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Millions of Americans are now beginning to file their taxes, and some are doing it right from their mobile phone. However, a recent malfunction in IRS government-funded apps prevented many people from accessing the network. According to the Federal Times, two different IRS mobile apps experienced a “hardware failure” last week, which disrupted access to several key agency services hosted on IRS.gov. The two IRS programs that were most affected by the hardware malfunction were the e-file system app and the … Continue reading “IRS Mobile Apps Experience ‘Hardware Failure’ in the Midst of Tax Season”

Uber recently underwent major branding changes that reflects their new approach to moving toward a more connected world. Many know Uber through the app’s infamous icon — a stark U. But now, Uber has ditched their once-simplistic lettering for an entirely different symbol, instead using an atom in its place. According to a representative at Uber, the new icon more aptly speaks to the company’s goals of transcending the capabilities of a mere app: “[The atom] belied what Uber actually … Continue reading “Uber Changes its Logo as it Looks to Diversify its Branding”

The debate over whether or not the radiation emitted from cellphones is harmful to the human body continues to rage, but one risk factor that can’t be disputed any longer is that of distracted walking. A recent piece from TheStreet.com explores some of the statistics and real-life examples of this seemingly benign phenomenon. The first example provided is the tragic case of 33-year-old Joshua Burwell. This past Christmas Day, Burwell decided to enjoy the scenery of a cliff-side overlook in … Continue reading “‘Distracted Walking’ Could be Biggest Hazard Cell Phones Carry”

The heated debate over the effectiveness of America’s health care system ramped up recently when a new study published in Academic Emergency Medicine revealed extreme shortages of some emergency room drugs critical to patient care, according to American Thinker. While many drugs used in emergency rooms have generic alternatives that hospitals can still get their hands on, there are several life-saving medications with no generic counterparts available. Using data from the University of Utah Drug Information Service, which receives drug … Continue reading “Generic Drugs Could Be the Answer to Reducing Name Brand Medication Prices”

Research and Markets, a global market research and analysis resource, has added the global roofing industry to their 2016-2020 forecast report. The analysts forecast a significant growth in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the roofing industry. They give credit for this growth to increased investment in the construction industry and real estate. The report outlines the increased investment in commercial buildings (such as new hotels and shopping mall segments) as the driving factor behind an increase in the … Continue reading “New Report Shows Steady Growth of Roofing Industry Through 2020”

Papa John’s hears complaints from customers on a daily basis, but a recent lawsuit filed by an Illinois man is likely the first of its kind for the Kentucky-based pizza company. According to the Courier-Journal, Illinois resident Zachary Tucker is the chief plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed against Papa John’s on Jan. 13. His reason for suing the company? They charged him 16 extra cents. The lawsuit centers around a little-known law in the state of Illinois that forbids … Continue reading “Illinois Man Brings Class Action Lawsuit Against Papa John’s Over 16 Cent Error”

In their meeting on Jan. 5, the Board in Berwick, ME, listened to an update on a proposed “Pay to Throw” trash program. The update came from the director of community development for WasteZero, Diane Doyle. WasteZero is a company that makes and distributes the trash bags used in retail outlets and other community locations throughout South Carolina. Doyle pointed out in her update that one-third of Maine’s communities have a pay-as-you-throw program of some kind, and her company runs … Continue reading “Berwick, ME Considering “Pay to Throw” Trash Program”