You’re buying a car. Before you hit the lot, you do your planning and research, establish a budget, figure out what features you want and what style you’re looking for. You probably search online for car and dealer reviews, prices and sales. Based on all of that work, you make a decision, negotiate and pay…
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Millions of people are challenged by drug and/or alcohol use, which may result in physical and emotional health concerns. Many individuals feel like they have lost control and struggle with depressive signs and symptoms, in addition to substance use – and only a fraction of these individuals receive care, according to a report on addiction…
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As we pass from one year into the next with celebration, it can be a terrific time to reset, reframe and evaluate how we’ve been living. Do you feel run down on a regular basis? Do you feel unsatisfied with your career or personal relationships? Is there something that is weighing on your confidence? If…
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When you think about giving back this holiday season, remember those persons serving as caregivers for the loved ones in your life. Caregiving is one of life’s highest honors, but on the flip side it can also be physically and emotionally draining, especially during the holidays. The added stress of having to balance holiday activities…
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Ransomware, malware, distributed denial of service attacks, Mirai – bad actors in a scary sci-fi thriller targeting your personal computer (PC), tablet or gaming device? Cyber attacks look for vulnerabilities in any system, not just your PC. Many sectors including credit cards, banking, government, retail and social media are objects of cyber attacks. The healthcare…
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“Every citizen has gifts. A strong community knows it needs everyone to give their gifts.” – John McKnight, Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute In supporting people with disabilities in our communities, it is important to shift from using a lens shaded by needs and wear one focused on seeing people’s strengths, talents and assets….
Read More Consumerization of products continues to drive new innovations across the marketplace. For example, you can use your smartphone as a GPS device, to request a car service directly to your house and to shop for a new car online, seeing the prices other people paid in real time. In banking, we’ve seen the transition from…
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Opioid addiction kills thousands of people every year. In 2014, for example: There were 18,893 overdose deaths related to prescription painkillers There were 10,574 overdose deaths related to heroin Despite these shocking numbers, the problem continues to grow. (It quadrupled in the first decade of this century and continues to explode). In the past twelve…
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