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Waterproof Carrying Case for Phones
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For a fun summer promo, try the All Purpose Waterproof Carrying Case! Weatherproof and waterproof, it's great for the beach, pool, river, lake and other outdoor water activities. It features double fastener closure strips and a thick hook and loop fastener strip to ensure a complete waterproof environment. A cellphone's touch screen can be used even when inside the clear case. It fits phones as large as iPhone 6+ and Galaxy S6+ Edge. It keeps wallets, keys, money, credit cards and IDs stored safely in wet or messy environments as well. Your clients won't be able to contain their excitement!
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May is Drowning Prevention Awareness Month – Evolution Swim Academy
Read Full ArticleWe are all humans. We do make mistakes and yes, it can happen to you. No matter how careful we are, all it takes is a 30-second distraction to send us into panic mode because we cannot locate a child. Even worse is not being able to locate them when there is a body of water in the vicinity. Did you know that the number 1 cause of accidental deaths for children ages 1-4 is drowning (*CDC 2011)? May is National Drowning Prevention Month but be aware that drowning is not seasonal (it just gets worse during certain months of the year). It can and does happen all year and we need to know how best to prepare our children to save themselves when we are not there to do it.
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GDPR one year on: CEOs, politicians push for US federal privacy law
Read Full ArticleOne year ago, Europe’s landmark privacy law called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) put big tech on the defensive.
Now, with their companies under unrelenting scrutiny over how they handle user data, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have called for similar “comprehensive privacy legislation ” on a federal level in the U.S. -
One-Quarter of Working Americans Have Zero Retirement Savings
Read Full ArticleMany American households remain financially fragile and uncertain about their retirement prospects despite a booming job market that is lifting wages, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Thursday.
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Managed Print Services Market Overview, Growth, Opportunities and Development 2023
Read Full ArticleManaged Print Services Market Overview, Growth, Opportunities and Development 2023 [May 22, 2019] Managed Print Services Market Overview, Growth, Opportunities and Development 2023 Market Highlights: Managed Print Services involves centralization, optimization and management of all aspects of printing devices in an organization through a single program offered by print providers.
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Toshiba Earns Gold and Bronze Stevies
Read Full Article22/05/2019 The American Business Awards once again recognizes Toshiba America Business Solutions commitment to innovation by presenting the technology company its 2019 Gold and Bronze Stevie Awards . Toshiba received this prestigious recognition for its next-gen e-STUDIO „¢ 5015AC series (Gold Stevie) and Elevate „¢ 2.0 multifunction printer (MFP) customization platform (Bronze Stevie).
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Managed Print Services Market Growth Outlook and Opportunities 2018 - 2025
Read Full ArticlePORTLAND, Oregon , May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Managed Print Services Market research offers a comprehensive analysis of changing industry dynamics, leading manufacturers, competitive landscape, and key segments. The study presents market definition and scope, key findings, top investment pockets, and top winning strategies in the industry during the forecast period.
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6 Apps That Help You Stick to Your Goals
Read Full ArticleOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
We all know the importance of setting goals -- they hold you accountable, tell you what you truly want and help propel you forward. Whether we strive to get started on that new project, spend more time at home, launch a new product or want to lose weight, many of us simply state our goals but fail to set deadlines and track our progress toward achieving them.
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‘Medicare for All’s’ rich benefits ‘leapfrog’ other nations
Read Full ArticleThe “Medicare for All” plan embraced by leading 2020 Democrats appears more lavish than what other advanced countries offer, compounding the cost but also potentially broadening its popular appeal.
The plan from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders would charge no copays or deductibles for medical care, allowing only limited cost-sharing for some prescription drugs. It would cover long-term care at home and in community settings. Dental, vision and hearing coverage would be included.
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Could CBD Treat Opioid Addiction?
Read Full ArticleThe researchers found that, compared to a placebo, CBD reduced drug cue-induced craving and anxiety in the participants.
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What to Know About Measles and Shingles Vaccines
Read Full ArticleYou probably know there’s a measles outbreak. And you may have heard that there’s a shortage of the most effective vaccine to prevent shingles, a cousin of the childhood disease chickenpox. Did you know that both viruses are especially bad news for older Americans? “We think back to childhood and most kids did fine.
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Let's Get Real About Health Care Costs In Retirement
Read Full ArticleYou won't pay for health care in retirement with one lump sum. That's the way these expenses are often presented, though, and the amounts are terrifying.
Fidelity Investments, for example, says a couple retiring in 2019 at age 65 will need $285,000 for health expenses, not including nursing home or other long-term care.
The Employee Benefits Research Institute says some couples could need up to $400,000 - again, not including long-term care.
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How to control medical debt after a cancer diagnosis
Read Full ArticleMany Americans struggle with medical expenses. One in five Americans who have health insurance struggle to pay off their medical debt. For cancer patients with insurance, out-of-pocket costs can reach $12,000 just for one medication and average treatment costs can hit $150,000, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. And tragically, cancer patients are 2½ times more likely to declare bankruptcy than people without cancer, AARP Magazine reports.
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Printer hardware sales suffer Q1 dip
Read Full ArticleMinerva Studio - Fotolia Printer hardware sales suffer Q1 dip The industry always suffers a slow start to the year and 2019 has been no different according to analysis from Context Share this item with your network: Simon Quicke Microscope Editor The first quarter is traditionally a slow one in the printer world and it has proved to be so again this year with sales flowing through distribution dropping sharply in Q1 across Western Europe.
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The tax-smart way to loan money to family members
Read Full ArticleYou may want to help a young family member buy a first home or help a financially challenged relative or friend by loaning that person some money. Nice thought, but if you follow through, please make it a tax-smart loan. This column explains how to avoid adverse tax consequences when you make a personal loan to a relative or friend. The interest rate issue Most loans to family members or friends are below-market loans in tax lingo.
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Chart of the Day: Health Insurance Inflation Hits 5-Year High
Read Full ArticleAs of April, the Consumer Price Index for health insurance was up 10.7% over 12 months—the largest increase since at least April 2014, Modern Healthcare’s Shelby Livingston writes: “The likely reason health insurance inflation is rising is because of growth in managed care, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care and commercial insurance, according to Paul Hughes-Cromwick, an economist at Altarum. He noted that added administrative costs increase insurance price growth.”
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Spokane woman falls for 'free cancer test kit' scam
Read Full ArticleIf you get a call from someone offering a free cancer screening, turn them down. These tests aren't free and they need to be performed by your doctor, if you actually need one. Unfortunately, North Spokane's Kathleen Murbach realized all this too late. She ended up giving a caller personal information about her health, including account numbers and more. Murbach says she got a call from someone who said she was eligible through Medicare for a free Cancer Screening Test.
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New Report: US Cannabis Market Could Hit $22.7B by 2023
Read Full ArticleLegal marijuana will no longer be an exclusively West Coast phenomena as East Coast and Midwestern states legalize huge new markets.
A new report projects the cannabis market in the United States will reach $22.7 billion in sales by 2023. The estimates in the Brightfield Group report imply a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent over the next four years.
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Everything You Need to Know About Business Partnerships
Read Full ArticleYou'd be astounded at the number of clients I meet with who literally know nothing about their partner’s background, their approach to business, and their vision for the partnership. They rush into the relationship so quickly that they don’t even gather this fundamental knowledge about their partner.
Here are some issues to consider before you ink any partnership deal:
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Preventable hospitalizations: All 50 states, ranked
Read Full ArticleHawaii is home to the fewest preventable hospitalizations in the nation per 1,000 Medicare patients, whereas Kentucky far exceeds the national average of 49.4. Preventable hospitalizations most often occur when conditions are not treated early in an outpatient setting. They often affect people without health insurance and add an estimated $30.8 billion annually in nonessential financial burden on the U.S. healthcare system, according to the United Health Foundation.
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A guide to getting real about health care costs in retirement
Read Full ArticleYou won't pay for health care in retirement with one lump sum. That's the way these expenses are often presented, though, and the amounts are terrifying. Fidelity Investments, for example, says a couple retiring in 2019 at age 65 will need $285,000 for health expenses, not including nursing homes or other long-term care. The Employee Benefits Research Institute says some couples could need up to $400,000 — again, not including long-term care.
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California hospitals paid 209% of Medicare by private insurers, study finds
Read Full ArticleThe center's analysis of financial data filed by hospitals with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development found that while Medicare paid an average of 79 percent of cost, private insurers paid an average of 165 percent of cost — more than twice as much as Medicare.
Researchers uncovered substantial variation in how hospitals' private insurance payments compared to Medicare reimbursement. Private insurance payments averaged 364 percent of Medicare for the 10 percent of California hospitals with the highest ratio of private to Medicare payments. Comparatively, for the 10 percent with the lowest ratio, average private insurance payments were 89 percent of Medicare. -
Konica Minolta Named as Marco Vendor of the Year
Read Full ArticleKonica Minolta Named as Marco Vendor of the Year Technology Giant Honored with Dealer’s Inaugural Award May 20, 2019 11:30 ET | Source: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. photo-release Scott Roeder, Marco Vice President of Operations, and Alison Seltzner, Konica Minolta Strategic Account Manager.
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