‘Stolen office lunch’ drama has Twitter gripped
We've all been there and felt the gut-wrenching pain. You bring that delicious lunch you've carefully prepared at home to the work office. You place it in the communal fridge, get on with your morning's work, and when you go to take it out later… It's gone. That's exactly what …
The new social networks you should join instead of Facebook, according to a Y Combinator partner
The past two weeks have been rough for Facebook. Some are deleting their accounts in protest of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, while others are decrying the death of social media, likening its effect on us to sugar or smoking. But online socializing isn't inherently bad for us, and just because …
ASOS praised on social media for featuring plus-size bikini model
ASOS has been applauded on social media for featuring a plus-size model wearing a bikini on the retail site. The term “bikini body” has been used in past marketing campaigns to imply that women should try and achieve a certain body ideal in order to proudly don a bikini when …
Still without phone service after weeks of waiting
Sadly, there is still no word from TelBru or its installer (contractor). When I first registered with TelBru during the Consumer Fair in January 2018, the phone company insisted that I make full payments for everything. Weeks later, this is how I am being treated. Where is TelBru's sense of …
Following ‘Disappearing Data’ Troubles, Econet Subscribers Can Now Track Their Data Usage
It makes sense that those problems were encountered just before Econet launches a new data tracking service. Econet may have been facing these challenges as they were actually testing out their new baby. Of course, it was a big inconvenience at the time but most customers did get refunded (if …
DISH Network cutting positions as online resources reduce volume of customer calls
BLUEFIELD — The local customer service center for DISH Network has seen some layoffs recently, but the company has not released the number and says the positions are no longer needed. Karen Modin, with DISH corporate communications in Colorado, said the team in Bluefield “is dedicated to … Read More
Military Notes 3/31/18
Air Force Airman Kamren Brown has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Brown completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare … Read More
Scholarships 3/31/18
More than 70 students from 12 high schools in northwest Wisconsin competed for scholarships recently at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire. At the Junior Achievement Business Challenge with local business professionals, several high school students won scholarships. Following are … Read More
Renovation of Scottsdale Stadium moves ahead
A multimillion-dollar project to renovate Scottsdale Stadium is moving ahead as city staff members are putting out a request for proposals for the design and build phase. The Scottsdale City Council recently approved $5 million for the design process to begin. That money will come from the city's tourism … Read …
Meet the 23-year-old engagement ring designer who learnt how to run her business via YOUTUBE …
'But aside from an intern who helps me out it's just me running the brand, social media content, marketing and meeting with clients.' The creative young woman said she has learnt everything about running a small business from researching online and watching copious Youtube videos – but some of it … …