By: d-mars.com News Provider When it comes to international travel, many of us get our passport and are ready to. However, according to a study, less than 10 percent of Americans who get their passport lack urgency to plan a trip immediately. Even more, five percent of passport recipients don’t make use of their country…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations, and rising prices. In fact, 80% of Americans are planning to travel as much or more than they did last summer, according to a new Harris Poll survey from T-Mobile. No matter where you’re going, here’s how to watch your…
By: d-mars.com News Provider The tech industry in Houston, Texas, is a growing and dynamic sector that contributes significantly to the city’s economy and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of tech companies spanning various industries. Major companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Schlumberger, BMC Software, and Alert Logic have a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint No matter your exact role in an organization, especially in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), workdays can be stressful. For IT professionals at resource-constrained SMEs, every day brings new challenges and new stressors. You probably have a plan for everything – what to do if a server goes down, how…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Technology advancements are the drivers of our global community. They have and continue to pave the way to the future. With recent discussions on the pace of technological developments and debates over the benefits and drawbacks of rapid growth, it is now as important as ever to be thoughtful about…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint The YORK brand of Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has compiled six proven tips to help homeowners reduce cooling bills this spring and summer as energy costs nationwide remain above pre-pandemic rates. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that home cooling accounts for 12%…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint There comes a time when every homeowner looks around at their house and ponders a few upgrades. Sometimes, those ideas turn into full-on renovations as you reimagine your space to better meet your lifestyle. But before you start calling contractors, ask yourself: Does remodeling make financial sense? Here are three…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Did you know that the younger someone is when they start drinking alcohol or using other drugs, the more likely they are to develop a substance use disorder as an adult? And with more than 140,000 people dying from excessive alcohol use in the United States each year, according to…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black population stopped going down and then started going up again. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Carving out some “me time” is not just good for your mental health, physical wellness, and confidence, as many moms know, it can actually make you a better parent. According to a survey of moms conducted by Hutchinson and Cassidy, those who had higher self-esteem had higher levels of perceived…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Women spend up to 40% of their life in menopause and, by 2025, 1.1 billion women worldwide will be going through this transition. Menopause often brings disruptive symptoms that can impact all aspects of life, from family to work. Hot flashes and trouble sleeping are often experienced during menopause and…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Advances in early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. People who are at risk or experience symptoms of a retinal condition should visit a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, chances are you’re becoming more independent about handling your own money. While finances can be stressful, they don’t always have to be – which is why a new initiative from Secret Deodorant focuses on providing young women with access to free resources…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Figuring out how much home you can afford is one of the most important questions you’ll need to answer before you begin house hunting. But as home prices and interest rates have increased in the past few years, you may be wondering how your buying power has changed. To get…
By: d-mars.com News Provider When should you ask your employer for a raise? The timing for asking your employer for a raise can vary depending on several factors. Here are some considerations to help you determine the right time to approach your employer: Remember, each situation is unique, and the timing for asking for a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Amid the Great Resignation, the pandemic-era phenomenon of employees leaving their jobs, new research studying employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are shedding light on how employers can retain their staff and keep them happy. Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition,” a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint What amenities are you providing for prospective and existing employees? A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. employment is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs from 2018 to 2028. At the same time, employers are battling an ultra-competitive job market, in which candidates are…
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…
By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has…