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Unless you have been a resident of North Korea for the past thirty years, you probably have seen

That was a favorite theme for bumper stickers back in the Seventies. We know what it means because we have all encountered that situation at one time or another. Maybe it was that flu shot you kept putting off, Or perhaps it was that old hose on the washing machine that your father kept telling you to replace.

Did your mother ever tell you just to sit still and behave? Well, it seems that she had it all wrong because sitting just isn't good for us. As a matter of fact, our sedentary lifestyle is killing us! That is the conclusion of several highly respected medical institutes and government agencies. The evidence is so compelling that large corporations and government agencies have begun taking drastic changes to the office place to combat employee health risks, higher health care costs, and even possible litigation.

Are packing heavy school supplies harzardous to your child's health? The use of technology is eliminating some risk your child may face this school year.

A young high school football defensive end looks bewildered, confused by his overlapping game assignments. His coach calls for a sideline conference as the opposing offensive team has marched down to his eight-yard line, preparing to score the go-ahead touchdown. Using his iPad, the coach shows an instant replay of the situation causing the confusion.

Since its introduction to the world in 1984, Microsoft Windows ruled the personal computer world, attaining over ninety percent market share of personal computer operating systems in existence. But over the past couple of years, the personal computer has become relegated to the office while smartphones, tablets, Chromebooks and iPads are now the personal communication choice.

With the influx of new computers, tablets, and mobile devices into schools; districts need to realize they can face large liabilities for damage and theft of devices. Here’s a look at available insurance alternatives, with a focus on how device insurance from companies such as Worth Ave. Group can help.

Did you know that the correct term for a sudden sharp delivery of electricity to a device as the result of lightning is a "power spike", not a "power surge"? Could that difference in semantics affect your laptop or iPhone insurance? Yes, it could

Smartphone printer "Prynt" hits Crowdfunding goal Without Big Money Support . Crowdfunding is allowing several companies to get on their feet and provide a product that might have never been produced without the help of consumers who have a high interest in the service or item. The French tech company Prynt recently discovered how helpful crowdfunding can be if you have a product people want.

While some declare that tablet PCs are the best thing for schools since the number 2 pencil, others have learned the lesson of adopting the new technology too quickly. School administrators should do their homework before committing to such an expense and be certain to learn the political lay of the land.