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August 6, 2014 

Insurance Rebates On Way to Many Consumers and Businesses

California is just one of many states where health insurers owe refunds to thousands of consumers and businesses under requirements of the federal healthcare law. For California alone, the total refunds equal about $11.9 million.

 Separation of Duties – For Your Devices

August 6, 2014 

Separation of Duties – For Your Devices

The other day, I noticed that there was something interesting going on in my office. I was picking up different devices to use, depending on what tasks I wanted to accomplish. This was never a conscious decision – I never thought: “I shall purchase this ipad so that I can use it in this specific…

Stacy Kildal

 Deloitte to Open 1,000 Job Tech Center Near Orlando

August 5, 2014 

Deloitte to Open 1,000 Job Tech Center Near Orlando

One of the world's largest accounting and professional-services firms announced on Monday that it plans to open a new tech center in Lake Mary, Florida, and hire up to 1,000 high-salaried workers over the next four years.

 How Workplace Etiquette Affects Career Prospects

August 5, 2014 

How Workplace Etiquette Affects Career Prospects

When employees were asked to name the biggest breach of workplace etiquette in this type of office environment, using a speakerphone or talking loudly on the phone topped the list (36 percent); loitering or talking around a colleague's desk ranked second (23 percent).

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 5, 2014 

New Commercial Spaceport to be Located in South Texas

The big skies over Texas will soon be graced by thundering rocket launches. Governor Rick Perry and SpaceX made it official Monday, announcing that the rocket company will build a spaceport on the coast near Brownsville.

 Survey: Confidence in U.S. Economy Spurring Capital Investment

August 5, 2014 

Survey: Confidence in U.S. Economy Spurring Capital Investment

Nearly three in five private companies are confident about the U.S. economy, continuing their 18-month optimism streak. More than one-third of them plan major new capital investments, the highest percentage in over two years. The majority of private companies also plan to increase headcount, but minimally, via targeted hiring.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 More States Consider Virtual Currency Regulations

August 5, 2014 

More States Consider Virtual Currency Regulations

From food trucks to online retailers, a growing number of mainstream businesses are accepting virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, as a payment method. But as the popularity of digital cash rises, states are beginning to look at ways to regulate its use.