Our society depends upon computers and the internet to function, but as this dependence grows, so does the risk of cybercrimes perpetrated by hackers, terrorists, and criminals. Recent high profile breaches in top companies such as Apple and Google highlight the need for increased security against these attacks, which can cause millions of dollars in… Continue reading The Growing Need for Cyber Security Professionals
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Homegrown Superstars – A Brief Look At YouTube Virality
An eagle flying away with a toddler, a speechless father opening a thoughtful Christmas gift, and a failed marriage proposal. These are just a few of the videos that captured the attention of the nation. And not one of them made their debut on local or national news broadcasts. Thanks to the powers of the… Continue reading Homegrown Superstars – A Brief Look At YouTube Virality
5 Toughest Engineering Challenges Created By Hurricane Sandy
The state of Florida has been struck by many hurricanes over its history. As a result, the infrastructure that is not able to withstand hurricanes quickly falls, and strict building regulations ensure that new buildings are able to withstand the strong winds and rain that come with hurricanes. The Northeast, however, rarely experiences the severe… Continue reading 5 Toughest Engineering Challenges Created By Hurricane Sandy
Does Modern Technology Power The Oil Boom, Or Man Power?
The Bakken shale oil reserve is one of the nation’s latest gold mines of income from natural resources. According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, an estimated 3.0 to 4.3 billion barrels of oil lie nearly two miles below ground surface. The discovery of that much oil and the new technology to access it… Continue reading Does Modern Technology Power The Oil Boom, Or Man Power?
One Face At A Time; How Your Life Will Never Be The Same.
“When I was a kid….” One day you are going to say that and it will be followed by, “I could walk down the street and no one could tell who I was if I didn’t want them to know.” For the large majority of the population that would not refer to being secretive because… Continue reading One Face At A Time; How Your Life Will Never Be The Same.
What to Do When All You’ve Got is a Sunny Afternoon!
As ‘Sunny Afternoon’ – the 1966 hit by The Kinks – reminds us, we are a nation indisputably obsessed with the climate. The first sign of sun is quite literally a ray of hope for those of us who have spent months nursing hot water bottles beneath layers of thick clothing and blankets. But how can you… Continue reading What to Do When All You’ve Got is a Sunny Afternoon!