Criminal Background Checks for Employees

October 17, 2015 by

Running a business is never easy. If you built yours up from nothing to something huge, you may think that the day you can finally hire on help will be the best of your life. The truth, though, is that this can often be the beginning of your troubles. It could even be the beginning of serious problems that eventually end your business.

InstantBackgroundcheeks3So how can you make sure this doesn’t happen? While there are a number of ways to do so, employer background checks tend to be the most effective. A simple, instant employment background check can be done without effort by outsourcing the procedure. Yet this one decision on your part will keep your employees safer and could be the difference between your company succeeding or failing.

Keep in mind, too, that these procedures are now commonplace these days, so it’s not as though you’ll need to worry about the employees’ reaction. Just be sure that if you do it to one prospective staff member, you do it to all of them or you could face charges of discrimination.

Luckily, this is such an important step to take, that doing it to all of your employees makes a lot of sense. It’s the only way to ensure a safe working environment.

Filed Under: Business Services

A Breakdown of RNA Synthesis

October 12, 2015 by

Written by: The Midland Certified Reagent Company

Explore the process of RNA synthesis.

RNA, or ribonucleic acids, plays an important role in protein synthesis and the replication of DNA.

When the process of transcription first begins, the RNA polymers attach to a template strand of DNA and then begin to produce an RNA strand off a chain of nucleotides. There are different types of RNA that you should be aware of. The difference also lies in whether the RNA is in a prokaryote or a eukaryote.

The various types of RNA are made up of the different types of RNA polymerase. They are generally large enzymes that function as cell proteins. They play a vital role in the transcription process as they decide what is going to be coded as well as when the process is going to occur. These factors are crucial in the transcription process’s success. The adjunction of both of the strands determines the quality of synthesis.rna-synthesis

DNA polymers on the other hand also play a role within the transcription process. DNA has the code for a cell’s sustenance. With that information within its structure, you’ll find them within the genes. In order for the instructions to be used, they must be coded in a way that cells can used to produce the proper proteins that promote continuous life.

DNA synthesis and RNA synthesis play a hand-in-hand role that is important for life’s patterns. Through these processes, one can achieve breakthrough contributions to today’s society which is why scientists and researchers continue to uncover new trends of both processes.

Filed Under: Technology

Make the Choice for a Better Future

September 17, 2015 by

By Brand College

Everyone would sleep better at night knowing their future was guaranteed. This sense of certainty becomes even more important when you have a family and know you need to provide for your children. Of course, we all know there is no such thing as a guarantee. We all know that you can’t completely plan for the future. The recession did a good job of teaching us that lesson.

BrandCollege1Still, it’s hard to argue that anything could give you a better chance at a guarantee than computer classes in Glendale. These classes will show you how to program and code for any number of jobs. With computer courses in Los Angeles under your belt, you can apply for the virtually endless stream of IT careers that are in demand right now and will most likely never go out of style. After all, when will we not need people who can understand the technology we all rely on so heavily?

Make the decision today to take a giant step toward a career that will give you decades of worry-free paychecks in a field where you’ll always feel challenged and rewarded for your hard work again and again. Act now to make this incredible opportunity a part of your life.

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When you’re ready to get serious about your earning potential, you’re ready to begin taking classes at Brand College. Don’t miss out on such a tremendous opportunity to boost your earning potential and employability through computer training in Los Angeles.

Filed Under: Technology

The Science Behind Curing Disease

June 10, 2015 by

Written by: The Midland Certified Reagent Company

Summary: Curing disease involves exploring how a potential cure may affect a patient’s DNA.

Curing a disease is not just a matter of throwing things at the wall to see what sticks. The process involves several steps, beginning with how the disease affects the body on a physical and molecular level. It’s important to know, for instance, how disease affects a patient at the molecular level. One of the ways scientists are studying the effects involves using a fluorescent label to identify the disease at the molecular level.

Detection

The first step in curing a disease is recognizing it. One good example is malaria, where early detection can make all the difference in diagnosis and treatment. With a molecular beacon probe, scientists can take a blood sample and use an actual market to detect certain cells. This marker is designed to illuminate the cells it needs to find, while leaving other cells alone.

Once medical engineers have positive identification, they can begin to administer a treatment. Early detection is usually a major benefit in fighting life-threatening diseases.

Testing a Cure

Before a cure can be administered to humans, it has to receive thorough testing to confirm it won’t represent a serious danger to human health. In order to cure a disease, engineers need to create a substance that only affects the disease itself. Oligo synthesis is frequently used to test reactions in a laboratory setting.

One reason why testing with oligos makes so much sense is cost. Oligos are very affordable for research labs, and they are ideal for recreating certain conditions that would be present in the body. One scientists can approximate something at a molecular level, it becomes easier to test in live humans or animals because the effects are anticipated to some extent.

Filed Under: Technology

Wounded Veterans are Getting a Second Chance Thanks to the Alfred Mann Foundation

May 24, 2015 by

A retired army staff sergeant is receiving a gift from the Alfred Mann Foundation

Staff Sergeant James Sides was out on patrol in Afghanistan when he spotted an improvised explosive device. The IED had to be disarmed, and Sides was trained in diffusion in disposal. He went to work on the bomb. It was his second tour, so the task was not unfamiliar but somehow something went wrong.

The IED detonated in close proximity to his body. The shock threw him backward and broke his forearm. The blast also tore his right hand away completely. Although the Army was able to help Sides to a recovery, and he retired to civilian life, he was still missing a part of himself. Everyday tasks like putting on clothes became difficult to manage with only one hand.

The Alfred Mann Foundation reached out to Rogers & Cowan Executive Vice President Steve Doctrow for help. Together, they found Sides and decided to try and change his life for the better. They fitted him with a radio transceiver, which was implanted surgically into his forearm. The device is designed to read how his muscles move and react, making it possible to predict how his hand might actually move. The transceiver makes something like a link between the mechanical hand that Sides wears, and the device within his arm. To an outside observer, it’s almost like Sides is willing it to happen with his mind.

Veterans have some unique needs when it comes to healthcare, so it’s important to consider how our technology can best assist the transition back into civilian life. For James Sides, the Alfred Mann Foundation made a true and measurable difference in his life. In the future, devices like the kind that Sides wears, will see much wider adoption. Not just in the military either.

Filed Under: Technology

Finding New Channels For Lead Generation

April 9, 2015 by

Lead generation is a competitive industry, and those who survive and grow are able to do so because they stay hungry. The need for more traffic, better conversions and improved engagement never ceases. These three channels will define conversions and user engagement in the coming year, so get a head start in testing your campaigns if you want to scale successfully.

Mobile

Smartphone adoption rates rise year over year, and both Android and iPhone are popular offerings with a wide range of users. Smartphone users are also more motivated to solve queries immediately, which means they are highly engaged and highly motivated. Bigger screens also mean that there is greater room for content and ads, and that advertisers have more space to work with.

Video

Video is already a major player, with just under half of all content consumed online consisting of ads. That’s a lot of video content, and websites like Twitch and YouTube are making sure content production isn’t slowing either. Mobile video is expected to be particularly engaging, mostly because videos there are short and the user is typically already invested in their phone and unlikely to look away.

Native

The long form ad is making a comeback in the form of blog posts and informative articles. Native advertising is expected to continue seeing success with millennials, who shy away from sales pitches and obvious calls to action. The success of native advertising will depend on the proper audience seeing it, so granular targeting is the best approach.

Bio: Ted Dhanik has helped build some of the biggest brands on the Web, including LowerMyBills.com and MySpace.com. Ted Dhanik is passionate about digital advertising, and a thought leader in the space. Ted Dhanik is also the co-founder and CEO of engage:BDR in Los Angeles.

Filed Under: Business Services

How to Scale a Growing Campaign

February 27, 2015 by

Successful campaigns don’t stop growing. There are always more keywords to bid on, more interests and demographics to target, and more related offers you can make. One of the qualities that separate an advanced marketer from a newbie is the ability to scale campaigns and branch out into other effective offers. If you want to scale your campaign, use these tips for ideas on how to get started.

Test Frequently

You will never grow a campaign if you do not look for opportunities to do so. By testing your campaigns frequently, you challenge yourself to explore new methods of advertising to your target market. A good test to start with is day parting. Especially considering the potential bump in profit margins and conversion rates if you’re right about the dates and times you choose.

Never replace your most successful campaign with a test. Always have a campaign that ranks number one for you, something that performs consistently well. Once you have a well-oiled machine, switch one element and test it with some traffic in a new ad group. Be sure to raise your bids too. This way, you’re more likely to receive a bump in traffic to get you started and acquire some meaningful data.

When you test, always test with a purpose. It helps to have a theory about your campaign going into a test. You can only develop meaningful tests if you study what users are doing when they visit your ads and landing pages.

Bio: Ted Dhanik is a digital advertising expert with experience growing brands like MySpace.com. Ted Dhanik is the co-founder of engage:BDR. For more information on mobile and desktop advertising, contact Ted Dhanik.

Filed Under: Business Services

What to Consider Before Choosing a Colocation Provider

February 13, 2015 by

Written by Rack Alley

Colocation is one the option that you will find if you have been on the look out for a data center. If you are seeking a time-efficient and cost-effective solution, colocation might be the answer you are looking for. A colocation service is generally quite easy and safe to set up. Some of the most important factors to consider before choosing a provider is the network and location.

Why colocation?

If you had to set up a dedicated data center for your company, that would have required a considerable amount of investment. Both in terms of time and money. Colocation enables you to save time and it is a cost-effective solution. The basis behind colocation is the sharing of a data center with other businesses. The information of each company is stored in a secured manner so that they do not overlap.

Location and Network

Location is an important factor to consider for various reasons. Firstly, if you would be looking to send an employee from your company from time to time to visit the data center, it will be worthwhile to hire one that is not too far. Secondly, you might also consider whether the location is subject to natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. The power structure and fibre paths constitute of the network facility in a region.

Across the world, companies are hosting their data in locations such as Hong Kong and Los Angeles. LA data center services have become a distinction of quality. These data centers are energy-efficient and as such are able to provide competitive prices. These companies invest in better hardware to ensure better LA colocation services.

RackAlley provides Los Angeles data center to various types of businesses worldwide.

Filed Under: Web Development and Hosting

The Many Uses for a PVD System

February 4, 2015 by

Physical vapor deposition is a blanket term that is meant to encompass a host of processes used to apply a thin film coating to a substrate. This technique was utilized by NASA in 2010. The goal was to create lighter parts that could withstand the intense pressures and strain needed to propel a vehicle to space. Since, almost every mechanical industry has benefitted from the usage of PVD coating.

High Performance

F-1 racing involves high-performance parts that must be able to function under immense strain. Parts can heat up quickly, and materials would be prohibitively expensive to replace if they continued to break down. Improvements to the manufacturing sector allow builders to metalize plastic parts, which is excellent for bolts and bearings that need strength. The process is also used to reinforce gear boxes and increase their longevity.

Weight Concerns

Both the aerospace and automotive industries benefit greatly from reduction of weight in their vehicles. Less weight means less to push or pull in propulsion, which ultimately cuts fuel consumption. It also has the added benefit of increasing the top speed that a vehicle can travel.

Durability

The most cited benefit of using this technology comes in the form of added durability for the products in question. Metalizing a product lends the properties of that metal to whatever the product is. Plastic screws are a good example. Plastic pieces are metalized in temperature-controlled chambers, where the metal can be superheated and the chamber cooled enough to contain the plastic without damaging it. The thin layer reduces material usage and improves durability, even if that layer is mere microns in thickness.

 

Bio: Denton Vacuum, LLC specializes in vacuum deposition systems used in the manufacture of high-performance parts and medical devices.

Filed Under: Electronic, Technology

Granular Data: How to Micro Target with Buy-Side Platforms

January 20, 2015 by

Buy-side platforms are able to provide targeting on a granular level, so it’s crucial to understand your audience. Here are tips to help you research and micro-target members of the audience you need to reach.

Examine the Audience

Think about intent. Why is your target searching for your placement at the specific time you’ve chosen to run it? What problem does your ad solve? What are some of their biggest complaints? If this sounds like guesswork, it’s because it is. It’s not hard to begin with guesses and end with something actionable in a relatively small amount of time. Start by thinking of your audience in categories, like age or level of education. List every potential category you can think of, and narrow your audience down to the ideal buyer for your product.

Hold interviews to confirm your suspicions. Seriously. Find some members of your audience in public spaces like Facebook and ask them (nicely) some open-ended questions related to your product or service. It may be easier to find them on forums or on Twitter, but do seek them out. This is also where trends can come into play. You can learn a lot from reading trends, examining blog comments and reviewing content within your niche.

Final Thoughts

Distill what you’ve learned into a list of qualities, like a profile of someone. Register to use a buy-side platform and then test your theories by matching your list with the appropriate targets. Be prepared to make adjustments, and do test your theories frequently. With real-time bidding comes real-time data, so you will immediately know what works best.

Bio: Ted Dhanik is the co-founder of the mobile and desktop advertising buy-side platform First-Impression, which is powered by engage:BDR. Ted Dhanik has used display advertising to launch high-profile brands like MySpace and LowerMyBills. Find out how to use mobile advertising to generate business leads with tips from Ted Dhanik.

Filed Under: Business Services
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