By Jenny Deam Published 6:02 pm CDT, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Photo: Helen L. Montoya, MBO / AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 File - In this March 6, 2012 file photo A new study released this week found that six in 10 Texansa have had a a family member in their household delay or skip a needed treatment in the past year because of cost. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News, Helen L. Montoya, File) RUMBO DE SAN ANTONIO OUT; NO SALES less File - In this March 6, 2012 file photo A new study released this week found that six in 10 Texansa have had a a family member in their household delay or skip a needed treatment in the past year because of ... more Photo: Helen L. Montoya, MBO / AP Texans missing or delaying needed treatment because health costs too high 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Six in 10 Texans say … [Read more...] about Texans missing or delaying needed treatment because health costs too high
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Open Mineral launches physical commodities marketplace, eyes a blockchain future
Not all journeys to blockchain technology projects start with the same first steps. To disrupt a highly traditional marketplace, one company is setting its sights on blockchain but is taking a more conservative primary step. Open Mineral — a trading platform for physical commodities — has today announced its new online marketplace. Following a seed funding round of $2.25 million, the company is looking to change the way raw materials are traded. The problem it is solving? Bringing transparency, efficiency, and digital capabilities to a centuries-old market that still relies heavily on traditional transaction methods. The opportunity here is enormous. The physical commodities market moves raw materials worth hundreds of billions of dollars from producers to consumers around the world. In spite of this, this is a marketplace that often requires physical documentation, and commodity traders are typically needed when trading physical goods. These traders act as go-betweens, … [Read more...] about Open Mineral launches physical commodities marketplace, eyes a blockchain future
All about the Internet Society’s Global Internet Report
As "the government of the Internet," Greg Ferro, the host of Packet Pushers podcast explains to ZDNet's Tonya Hall, "It represents all" countries, worldwide, which have Internet.Watch the video interview above or read the full transcript below. Tonya Hall: A new report from the Internet Society says that people must come first. Hi, I'm Tonya Hall for ZDNet, and joining me is Greg Ferro. He is the host of the Packet Pushers podcast at packetpushers.net. That's a mouthful.Greg Ferro: You've got to say that much quicker, Tonya. It's better if it's like Peter Piper picked a pepper, you know, that sort of thing. Thank you very much for letting me join the show, and so great to see you again.Tonya Hall: Absolutely, absolutely. Love your podcast. You always offer a lot of great information, and one of the topics I know that you've discussed, and we're going to talk about here is, this new report that came out from the Internet Society, the Global Internet Report that just was released. … [Read more...] about All about the Internet Society’s Global Internet Report
The Government’s regular meeting in January 2018
THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 13/NQ-CP Ha Noi, February 08, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the Cabinet members and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s January meeting, held on February 02, 2018 DECIDES 1. Regarding the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Education The Ministry of Education and Training shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Justice, the Government Office and concerned ministries and agencies in collecting comments of the Government members and feedbacks of the Government Office to revise … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting in January 2018
12 technologies that will disrupt business in 2018
In 2018, disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and computer vision are maturing, going from game-changing ideas to foundational tools for business. This year, we’ll see these and other technologies drive how business gets done and what new products will launch in the near future.To get a sense of what’s ahead for this year, we looked at the technologies experts say are most likely to affect a wide variety of organizations as they undergo digital transformations. Pros in these fields gave us their top picks for what should be on your radar, as well as some insight into the implications of adopting these new technologies.Smart health techLast month, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced a joint venture with a focus on using technology to offer their employees and their families “simplified, high-quality and transparent healthcare at a reasonable cost.” Health insurance stocks dropped on the news, as … [Read more...] about 12 technologies that will disrupt business in 2018