Category: Tools and Information

Dangerous ‘superbugs’ are a growing threat, and antibiotics can’t stop their rise. What can? | Live Science

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The bacteria may have entered her flesh along with shrapnel from the bomb detonated in Brussels Airport in 2016. Or perhaps the microbes hitched a ride on the surgical instruments used to treat her wounds. Either way, the “superbug” refused to be vanquished, despite years of antibiotic treatment.

The woman had survived a terrorist attack but was held hostage by drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterial strain often picked up by surgery patients in hospitals. Only by combining antibiotics with a new, experimental treatment did doctors finally rid her of the superbug.

Devastating drug-resistant bacterial infections like this one are all too common, and they represent an ever-growing threat to global health. In 2019, antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly killed roughly 1.27 million people worldwide and contributed to an additional 3.68 million deaths. In the U.S. alone, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi together cause an estimated 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths each year.

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Underwater volcanic eruption gives birth to new island in the Pacific | Live Science

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An underwater volcanic eruption on Oct. 30 has birthed a new island in the Pacific after the explosion flung huge chunks of rock into a pile off the coast of Japan’s Iwo Jima island.

An aircraft belonging to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun spotted the first signs of an eruption in the southern part of the Izu-Ogasawara arc, roughly 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) south of Tokyo, around midday local time. Explosions occurred every few minutes as red hot magma hit water below the surface, throwing large blocks of rock more than 160 feet (50 meters) into the air, according to a translated statement.

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9 Great 3D Printing Jobs | Business News Daily

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Former President Barack Obama once said 3D printing has the “potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything.” If you aren’t using the technology yet, know that plenty of people are already using it across a number of sectors. 3D printing had a global market size of $16.8 billion in 2022, according to Grand View Research. By 2030, that number is expected to hit more than $72 billion.

As the 3D printing industry booms, what does this mean for job seekers? There are many career opportunities that have been created or are getting a boost from the popularity of 3D printing. But there are also pros and cons to consider before pursuing one.

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How to Find a Manufacturing Facility | Business News Daily

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Developing an idea for a product is meaningless if you can’t adequately produce it. Properly manufacturing your product requires an understanding of the design, materials and budget required. For most businesses trying to turn ideas and prototypes into tangible products, you’ll need the help of a manufacturing facility, especially if you’re trying to produce in bulk. Here’s what you need to consider as you search for a factory to produce your product.

How to find a manufacturing facility

Follow these steps to help you find potential manufacturing facilities and make an informed decision when choosing the best manufacturer for your product.

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Bradley Tusk’s novel ‘Obvious in Hindsight’ is not flying-car fiction | Fast Company

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Where is my flying car?

This plaintive wail has echoed through society for more than a century, particularly in the United States, as the idea has captivated tinkerers and dreamers alike, but with little to show for their faith. The very phrase “flying car” has become a shorthand for innovation itself, a signifier of technological progress or our lack thereof.

All of which makes flying cars—which have a heightened place in contemporary business and culture with the rise of the electric vehicle takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), epitomized by Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, Wisk, and literally more than 100 other startups—rich airspace for a satirical novel about what it would really take for flying cars to take off.

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8 Important Steps to Dissolving Your Business | AllBusiness.com

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Entrepreneurs have faced more than their fair share of challenges these past few years, and 2022 has been no exception with inflation up and consumer spending down. Sadly, some business owners have decided to close their companies due to economic difficulties. Others may want to cease operations for other reasons, like retirement. Regardless of why someone chooses to close their business, it’s important for them to realize there’s more to the process than simply stopping selling products and services. There are additional requirements to legally end a business’s existence.

What a business owner must do depends on the type of business structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, C Corporation), where the company is located, whether it has employees, and other factors. As you can imagine, there are both legal and financial considerations to address, so guidance from a reputable and reliable attorney, accountant, and tax advisor can help ensure all goes smoothly and no critical tasks get missed.

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How to Use Data in Advertising | AllBusiness.com

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Data plays an important role in making informed decisions about advertising and can provide you with valuable insights about your target audience. Here 12 industry professionals share how to use data to tailor your next advertising campaign to achieve maximum results.

12 ways to use data to improve your advertising results

1. Retargeting campaigns

“When search/demographics data is available, we like to use it for retargeting campaigns and targeted search-engine ads. One of our recent advertising campaigns, which targeted businesses looking for print designs, almost flopped. But a retargeting campaign fueled by data helped us recover our money and make a profit. Retargeting campaigns are popular in advertising, but they only work when you can make informed decisions using customer data.”

—Tom Golubovich, Ninja Transfers

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Zoom Teams Up with Walmart Business to Offer Affordable Collaboration Tools for SMBs

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Zoom and Walmart Business have joined hands to deliver robust communication and collaboration tools at discounted rates. This partnership is set to bring high-quality digital solutions within reach of SMBs, playing a vital role in their growth and ability to tackle challenges effectively.

As part of the new collaboration, Walmart Business+ customers can avail a remarkable 40% discount on the Zoom One Pro Annual plan. This positions Zoom as the exclusive Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider for Walmart Business+ clientele.

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5 Warning Signs You Need to Outsource Your HR | Business.com

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Your company’s human resources (HR) chief is responsible for many critical aspects of your workforce. They’re tasked with finding, hiring, training and assessing the performance of your employees. Your HR team is also responsible for developing an appealing culture and ensuring the company complies with all labor and employment laws. They may also oversee payroll. If you have unionized employees, HR is the liaison between your company and the union. To say that HR carries responsibility for your company’s success is an understatement.

What is HR outsourcing?

HR outsourcing is exactly what it sounds like. It is handing off some or all of your HR functions to a third party. This can be an alternative to hiring an internal HR department or used in tandem with an in-house HR professional who handles some of your HR responsibilities.

Outsourced HR services depend on the contract between the company and the provider. The client service agreement often asks the contractor to handle payroll by managing all withholdings and taxes. The HR company may also be in charge of releasing all W-2s to worksite employees. You may also use the outsourced service to manage employee benefits or retirement plans.

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