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Planting Seeds of Safety

Planting Seeds of Safety

Protect new trees by putting them in safe places March 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist “Why can’t they just leave my trees alone?” If you’ve ever wondered...

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Wired For Success

Wired For Success

A national “Most Wired” award has been earned by UVA Health for its advanced use of technology to bolster high-quality patient care.

Not Your Grandmother’s Kitchen

Not Your Grandmother’s Kitchen

Whether you’re a master chef or a culinary novice, smart appliances add convenience to any kitchen. Smart kitchen appliances can guide you step-by-step or even guide the cooking themselves.

Cooperative Cybersecurity

Cooperative Cybersecurity

As cybersecurity threats continue to grow at home and in the workplace, it’s important to know what we can do, how we can work with others, and measures we can take to reduce our risk of cyber threats.

Driving Toward The Future

Driving Toward The Future

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric vehicle sales doubled from 2020 to 2021, reaching a record high of 608,000. By contrast, sales of internal combustion engine vehicles grew by only 3% in the same year.

Electrifying Tractors

Electrifying Tractors

It’s no surprise that sensitivity to fuel costs and a growing desire for energy independence are driving innovation in electric vehicles. Similarly, these factors are creating increased interest in electric farming equipment.

Battery Storage or Generator?

Battery Storage or Generator?

Power outages can be more than a minor nuisance. Extreme weather can knock out the electric grid for days to weeks at a time.