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Taylor Seed's headquarters is high in the clouds above the streets of downtown Dallas – an appropriate location for someone running a tech startup that just won an international award. “It's like the entrepreneurial Olympics,” Seed said with a beaming smile. Shead is the founder and CEO of Stemuli, an interactive educational video game platform that tailors learning to each student's interests. The idea was born from Shead's observation that educational video games needed an update. “There are a lot of platforms where our kids are learning, millions of kids are learning, and they seem to predate MySpace,” Shead said.…
San Francisco, California — HouseCanary, Inc. released its May Market Pulse report, revealing a 3.6% increase in the net number of new listings compared to May 2023. Despite this increase, the housing market remains sluggish due to high interest rates and rising home prices. New homes flooded markets across the country during May, with total inventory up 22.3% from the same period last year. While inventory has not yet reached all-time highs, it is fast approaching 2022 levels. However, the increase in inventory has not mitigated soaring home prices. Jeremy Sicklick, co-founder and CEO of HouseCanary, commented on the survey…
Getty Images (HealthDay News) — Among adults with advanced type 2 diabetes (T2D) who are treated with insulin, willingness to participate in intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) is very low, according to a study published online June 5. Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism. Cathy J. Sun, MD, of The Ottawa Hospital in Ontario, and colleagues designed an ILI pilot project targeting adults with type 2 diabetes who had been treated with insulin for 5 or more years and had a BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m .2The intervention is a 24-week ILI consisting of three phases: 4 weeks of negative energy balance…
Alex O'Neill. General agency Bastion has appointed Alexandra O'Neill as Sydney-based head of brand marketing. O'Neill will be responsible for all marketing communications for the Australian and New Zealand markets and will work alongside Bastion's senior management team to drive brand strategy and business growth. She is the former Group Marketing Manager for venue group Solotel, where she developed effective revenue generating marketing and PR strategies. “This is an exciting move to Bastion and I look forward to working with a team that is focused on creativity and strategy. As Head of Brand Marketing, I will be focused on building…
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business confidence deteriorated further in May to fall below its long-term average, a survey released on Tuesday showed, as sales and profit growth slowed while cost pressures showed signs of re-accelerating.The National Australia Bank (NAB) survey showed its business confidence index fell one point to +6, slightly below its long-term average, driven by declines in sales and profits, while the employment index rose after a sharp drop the previous month.The company's business confidence index fell five points to -3.”Overall, this is a mixed message for the RBA,” said Alan Oster, chief economist at NAB.”There are warning…
3:00 p.m. Five Takes a few minutes to read ▪ Micaiah A. The Solana Foundation is not taking any shortcuts. It has taken drastic measures against crypto validator operators involved in so-called “sandwich” attacks against traders. These deceptive practices, which are proliferating in decentralized networks, have led to the complete expulsion of the perpetrators. This effort, in line with the Foundation's strict rules, aims to preserve the integrity of the Solana crypto ecosystem and protect retail investors from any exploitation. Malicious cryptocurrency transactions revealed Exploiting “sandwich” attacks Ordering of Transactions on the Network Ethereum and Solana, etc. principle It's simple,…
Research published in the journal Alzheimer's Research and Treatment Intensive lifestyle modifications have been shown to significantly improve cognition and functioning in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Study: The effect of radical lifestyle modifications on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Image credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock background Several lifestyle factors, including unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, obesity, diabetes, social isolation, and mental stress, are known to contribute to the onset and progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. A total of…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly selling their home for a staggering $91 million. Photo: Getty Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are said to be selling their home for a staggering $90.81 million, amid reports that the celebrity couple is on the brink of divorce. The couple have reportedly hired Santiago Arana of The Agency, one of Los Angeles' top real estate agents, to sell their Beverly Hills mansion, which they purchased last year for $60 million. The couple were previously rumoured to own a $34.5 million, 1,400-square-metre mansion further north in Pacific Palisades. more: Putin's $2.1 billion 'kleptocrat'…
Despite 70% of Americans viewing the national economy as weak, U.S. businesses are experiencing significant growth. In the past year, nearly 5.5 million Americans applied to start a business, a trend that signals a bright spot for economic independence and innovation. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there has been a surge in black women entrepreneurs, with business owners like baker Melanie Lewis and tech guru Shondra Collins symbolizing a shift toward self-reliance, economic independence and community development. This entrepreneurial trend transcends specific sectors, impacting industries such as technology, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Growth is expected to continue in…
Brittany Mahomes is the queen of planning family photoshoots, as seen in the dreamy newborn photoshoot we recently had for her 1-year-old son, Bronze Mahomes. still We're not done yet, and even her recent photoshoot at a department store with a laid back yet chic vibe, the results are always 10/10. Yes, almost all the time. Sometimes it's hard for my kids to smile. Brittany shared photos of her weekend with husband Patrick Mahomes and their kids Bronze and Sterling on Instagram, and the first shot is hilarious. same An unimpressed look. Brittany holds Bronze on one hip, Patrick holds…