Gambling, all in fun or are you risking it all?
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Rochester, Minnesota - Compulsive gambling, also called gambling disorder, is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life. Gambling means that you're willing to risk something you value in the hope of getting something of even greater value.
Evangelist Billy Graham passes at 99
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Evangelist Billy Graham died today at 7:46 a.m. at his home in Montreat. He was 99.
San Diego Zoo Global to Support U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance Under New Leadership
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San Diego, California - The U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (USWTA) announced it will become a program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), as part of an effort to continue its important work to prevent wildlife trafficking worldwide. San Diego Zoo Global, along with several other conservation-based accredited zoos, has pledged to support this effort through action, leadership and resources.
NIST Announces 2018 Small Business Innovation Research Funding Opportunity
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Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now accepting proposals for its 2018 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards. The competitive program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federally funded research and development opportunities that have the potential for commercialization. Applications for Phase I will be accepted through April 4, 2018.
Hiring a web host? FTC has security tips for small businesses
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Washington, DC - Engage, connect, protect was the theme of a series of Small Business Security Roundtables the FTC sponsored last summer. We listened to businesses talk about the challenges they face in securing sensitive information and fending off cyber threats. We also heard that they want concrete advice from the FTC. For example, how can a small company – especially one that may not have the in-house expertise to host its own website – get down to business while also addressing these concerns?
The Great Debate: Is it Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
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Washington, DC - Since 1971, federal employees and school children have enjoyed a three-day holiday weekend each February. The long weekend is often filled with Presidents’ Day sales—no long weekend for many hardworking retail employees—family time, and relaxing.
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