Cryptocurrency a ‘Modern Miracle,” Not Going Away: CFTC Commissioner

One of the top market regulators in the US said this week that cryptocurrency is a “technological revolution” that will one day be a part of every national economy. Speaking on Monday before the BFI Summit at the United Nations, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Rostin Behnam discussed challenges faced by the agency as it regulates … Read more

Not The Royal Wedding #6: Couples Are Turning Their Backs On Traditional Gift Lists

With more couples choosing to live together before they get married, the traditional wedding gift list is often redundant. The average UK wedding now costs more than £27,000, so who wants an extra toaster, new kettle or spare bread-maker when what you really need is some help with funding your honeymoon?  It’s fair to say that Prince … Read more

How Not to Write for SEO in 2018

For more than a decade, search engine optimization has been the headline topic for businesses trying to boost their website rankings. But the SEO techniques that worked 15 years ago do not work now, and many of them can actually diminish organic search rankings on major search engines (such as Google). Those window and door … Read more

Editorial: Lighting switch not necessary

The Lawrence City Commission should follow the recommendation of city staff and continue using its current LED lighting for city street lamps, despite an effort by some to get the city to change. At a meeting tonight, commissioners will consider city staff’s recommendation to continue using LED lighting that emits a blue-rich white light. Some … Read more

Modern civilisation does not diminish human violence: Study

  Modern civilisation has not dulled humankind’s bloodlust or reduced violence, but living in a large, organised society increases the likelihood of surviving a war, scientists say. While larger, modern-day societies may have a larger number of soldiers or combatants who die, they represent a smaller percentage of the total population, researchers said. People who … Read more

How to care for your orchids: maintenance tips and what not to do

There are over 25,000 types of orchids, and contrary to popular belief, they are extremely easy to look after. To a certain degree, the orchid actually appreciates negligence, and while bringing instant colour to your home, with the right care, they can give a long-lasting flower display. Get some top maintenance tips below, including how to make … Read more

Basic Home Security Systems are Not as Safe as You Might Think

Many of us feel completely safe in a home protected by an automated security system, but security researchers Logan Lamb and Silvio Cesare found some easily replicated ways to get past some of the most popular security system brands. Both researchers were actually working on their own in two different countries, but both still landed … Read more