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Daily Deal: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle

1 year 9 months ago
To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]
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Morning Pain? Try Side Sleeping

1 year 9 months ago
The bed is a space to relax and recharge. But not all sleeping positions are created equally. If you’re constantly waking up with neck, back or joint pain, Zeeshan Ahmad, MD , a spine physiatrist in pain management at OSF HealthCare, has some things to try. Primary position The idea, Dr. Ahmad says, is to maintain the body’s natural posture when you sleep. Doctors have found that sleeping on your left side is a good way to accomplish this. “Put a pillow under the neck in a way that the neck is in a neutral position,” Dr. Ahmad says. “We don’t want the pillow to make the neck go up.” Put a pillow between your legs, as well, so your right leg doesn’t pull the spine down. Arms and pillows When sleeping, should your arms be by your side, curled up in a so-called T-Rex position or some other way? Dr. Ahmad says it comes down to comfort. If resting your arms on your midsection doesn’t hurt, go for it. Another option for side

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St. Louis man reaches plea deal in 2023 Kansas murder case

1 year 9 months ago
KANSAS โ€” A St. Louis man reaches a plea deal in connection to a 2023 murder in Montgomery County, Kansas. Early this afternoon, prosecutors amended the charges against Kevin Martin, 24, from first-degree murder and aggravated robbery, to second-degree murder. Those charges are in connection to the October 2023 shooting death of Jason York in [...]
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Anderson Hospital Adds Second Robot To A Thriving Robotic Surgery Program ย 

1 year 9 months ago
MARYVILLE - Dan Rojek, Director of Surgical Services, is excited to announce the addition of the Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system to its cutting-edge surgical technology lineup. The Da Vinci 5 is the most powerful and fully integrated system to date, designed to deliver better patient outcomes while lowering the cost of care. Anderson Hospital plans to launch the new system – which arrived today -- in early 2025. With the third busiest single robot surgery program in Illinois, Anderson Hospital has been at the forefront of minimally invasive procedures, offering advanced care to the communities we serve since September 2010. The addition of the Da Vinci 5 will expand the capabilities of our robotic surgery program, further enhancing our robotic volumes. “This investment in state-of-the-art technology reaffirms our commitment to providing the highest level of care,” said Dan. “The Da Vinci 5 will allow us to continue delivering exceptional results whil

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We have no idea if the economy is headed for a soft landing

1 year 9 months ago
Ben Casselman writes about the economy in the New York Times today: After five years of uncertainty and turmoil, the U.S. economy is ending 2024 in arguably its most stable condition since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Inflation has cooled. Unemployment is low. The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates. The recession that many ...continue reading "We have no idea if the economy is headed for a soft landing"
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Second Suspect Charged in High School Hockey Player's Murder

1 year 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS — A second individual has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Colin Brown, a high school hockey player from the O'Fallon area, who was fatally shot while riding in a car with his father on Interstate 55 in St. Louis. Donovan Baucom Jr., 28, was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, with first-degree murder, shooting from a motor vehicle, and several other offenses related to the incident. Baucom was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, by St. Louis Police, with assistance from the St. Louis County Police Department. He joins Garrett Jordan, who was charged earlier after investigators traced his phone's location data to the crime scene. Jordan is currently being held without bond and has pleaded not guilty, waiving his initial bond hearing. According to court documents, investigators utilized witness testimony, security video, and cell phone location data to connect Jordan to a dark-colored Audi believed to be involved in the shooting. Authorities allege tha

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