Author: Lakisha Davis

A new government initiative has been set out to tackle drug use in prisons. The amount of £120 million will be distributed to prisons to help fund treatment and reduce the use of drugs. With drug use in prisons on the rise, how will these new measures tackle drug use and treat prisoners’ addictions? The UK government has announced several new measures as part of its wide-reaching efforts to stamp out the effects of drug use across the country. The core of these are ‘drug recovery wings’ and ‘incentivised substance-free living units’ (ISFL units). This follows on the heels of the…

The internet has made it easier than ever for small businesses to compete with the big players. However, most startups are missing out on digital advertising opportunities that could be their key to success. Digital ads provide a variety of benefits for small businesses, from driving sales and creating a brand name to raising awareness about your product or service. The first step is determining where your customers are likely to shop or search for solutions – this will help you choose which platforms offer the best return on investment. If, for example, you’re offering a direct-to-consumer beauty product, Instagram…

Changing customer demands and expectations coupled with technological advancements are forcing businesses to look for unique ways to keep up with the competition. Businesses are turning to custom software development to get the edge they need, with many businesses now ditching ready-made software. Customer software provides your business with several benefits, and there are several reasons why it could be the solution your business is looking for. Flexibility and Scalability Custom software makes business operations flexible and scalable. Flexible software adapts to the exact needs your business has because it is built for your business and business alone. This is…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) has become a serious health challenge worldwide. SCA is an emergency condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. This results in unconsciousness and unnormal breath. Due to the nature of SCA, every minute passed without delivering medical aid reduces the person’s survival odds. Fortunately, the development of reliable AED such as the Mindray AED is helping increase the chances of survival for people suffering from SCA. Placing them in public areas such as gyms, parks, and malls allows people to have a quick response when someone suffers a cardiac arrest, even if they are unskilled…

As technology continues to advance, the influence that it has over our lives continues to grow as well. This applies to the way we work, the way we live and now, the way we drive. All of us want to be safe drivers but we are all also aware that accidents happen and with them, there can be property damage and, in some cases, serious injuries too. As such, there is no surprise that the tech world is attempting to implement new features into vehicles which will make them a lot safer. This article will be discussing some of the…

We are all familiar with the top online entertainments: playing video games, streaming movies and television shows, and listening to music and podcasts. It’s hard to remember, or imagine if you’re young enough, how we kept ourselves entertained before the internet. Despite the nearly infinite amount of streaming content available, sometimes you just can’t find anything to watch or listen to. You’ve played the Wordle for the day, done some online window shopping, and now need something else to while away an hour or two. Here are five of our favorite exciting online entertainment options that you may not have…

Data is used for many purposes in the business world. A primary reason that data is collected is to understand a customer base so that they can be catered to with the goal of better connecting and serving each customer group. There are many platforms that gather and use data. Data platforms like this include data management platforms (DMP), customer data platforms (CDP), and systems like customer relationship management (CRM). These platforms are often used by marketing and research and development (R&D) teams to heighten the customer experience and to attract more customers. Success in both areas result in higher…

When it comes to designing and manufacturing telescope mirrors, aerospace engineers need to use the highest-quality materials and processes available to them. It doesn’t matter how good an engineer is, without advanced equipment design, they will never be able to produce the type of mirrors that appropriate to lift off into space. Thanks to the rising popularity, and widespread use, of thin films, highly advanced telescopic mirrors have been created that solve many of the issues aerospace companies had previously faced. Keep on reading to find out more about how thin film despoition has played a crucial part in the…

More than four million people in the UK are victims of fraud every year. Although the nature of fraud varies on a case-by-case basis, one of the most common forms is credit fraud, which can wreak havoc in your life. Credit fraud occurs when an individual steals your personal credentials to borrow money. Following approval, they then won’t pay the money back. But helpfully, there are a number of ways to protect yourself against credit fraud, as we detail below. Take online security seriously So many people rely on just one or two passwords for every site that they access.…

NFTs, also known as non-fungible tokens, is a means to make digital goods scarce. This enables their purchase, collection, trading, investment, and other activities. This idea might often be difficult to comprehend because they are also intangible. Here’s a short look at this developing trend and what people are using it for. A “non-fungible token” (NFT) is a piece of digital art or object that, like a license, attests to its legitimacy. In the field of digital art, NFTs are common because they enable artists to monetize their work much like they would with traditional media. Nearly anything that people…