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Fleur Hamilton

3 Ways to Protect Your Company from AWS Security Issues

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Regardless of the purpose for which you use Amazon Web Services, or AWS, you must protect your company from potential security issues. While AWS has excellent security features, consumers are still responsible for portions of their own security because Amazon can’t dictate how you use their services. Following are three ways to use AWS securely and without worry.

Watch For Strange Internal Activity

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Did you know that nearly 90 percent of occupational fraud is perpetrated by employees with no prior history of criminal or suspect behavior? The best background check in the world can’t predict future acts against your company in a previously upstanding individual, and unfortunately, security breaches sometimes happen from within. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Protect Your Company from AWS Security Issues

Getting Supplies For Big Projects

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When it comes to getting big projects done, you have to be very confident with your supply chain. It doesn’t really matter what industry you’re in, chances are very likely that if you’re producing something that requires parts from somewhere else, then you need them delivered consistently in a way that you can work your business magic and complete your project.

This means that getting your supplies is going to involve things like being able to contact industrial parks warehouses, contacting corporate wholesalers, finding local construction companies that have done similar work, learning to estimate bulk purchase needs, and adjusting your pricing so you pass on overhead costs as necessary for the supplies. [Read more…] about Getting Supplies For Big Projects

Hawaii and Its Area Codes

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While Hawaii has thousands of years of history, it has only been part of the United States since 1959. It is the eighth smallest state by land area and the eleventh smallest state by population. While many people dream about living in Hawaii after they return from a honeymoon or vacation, it’s not an easy state to get to. A flight typically takes six hours or more, while the logistics of shipping furniture is complicated and expensive. This is why few moving dreams become realities. Hawaii’s population size is also the reason it only has one area code (808), which isn’t expected to be exhausted until 2029. [Read more…] about Hawaii and Its Area Codes

Save Money Every Day…Seriously

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Saving money happens to be one of the vital steps when it comes to managing your personal finances. You can gradually claw your way up from a pretty awful financial situation to one that is more neutral by adopting a few ways to save money. You should set a goal to put aside at least 10% of all the money you earn. Living from paycheck to paycheck might make this a bit difficult, but by doing the following things, you will be able to save that money. [Read more…] about Save Money Every Day…Seriously

5 Instances of Necessary Risk Versus Reward Calculations

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For better or worse, a lot of life ends up coming down to calculations, and none more important than the idea of risk versus reward. And specifically, this often deals with actions. You can think inside your head however you want, but once those ideas get translated into actions (or sometimes words), that’s when consequences start happening.

And five situations in particular where the risk versus reward calculation is going to pop up repeatedly include during business operations, while you’re developing personal relationships, when you’re trying to have fun with substances, the actions you perform during your workday, and whether you choose the permission or forgiveness routes. [Read more…] about 5 Instances of Necessary Risk Versus Reward Calculations

Dental Health Starts At The Dentist

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Most people will say the opposite, that your dental care starts at home. However, it simply continues at home. If you aren’t seeing a dental professional that has all the right equipment, you’re still putting your mouth at risk for cavities, gum disease, and more.

Yes, you should still brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss daily and use mouthwash to loosen stuff trapped in your teeth and freshen your breath. But, if you aren’t getting your yearly dental checkup and professional cleaning you might just be going through the motions. Here are some of the reasons your dentist is important to the health or your mouth. [Read more…] about Dental Health Starts At The Dentist