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Facebook doubles down on strategy for Live

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Facebook Live may not have been the first live streaming platform, but it dominates its competitors.



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MHEC signs transfer agreement for ITT students

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There is some promising news for students once enrolled at the ITT Institute.



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Va. cybersecurity company eyes Baltimore office...

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A Northern Virginia cybersecurity company is eyeing a Baltimore office after acquiring Rockville software company Triumfant. With the acquisition, Triumfant’s AtomicEye software will be integrated into Nehemiah Security’s software services. Nehemiah CEO Paul Farrell declined to disclose the acquisition price. With the acquisition complete, Farrell said he is looking to open a Nehemiah office in the Baltimore area. The area is rich with cybersecurity opportunities and talent, he said, and he wants…

Mission BBQ looking to double number of...

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Reaching 40 locations in four years was an ambitious goal for Mission BBQ owners Bill Kraus and Steve Newton in 2014 considering they only had five locations at the time in two states. But a little over two years later, that goal will become a reality with four more Mission BBQ locations opening over the next few weeks, giving the Glen Burnie-based company a total of 40 locations. So where to next? “At the end of the day, we truly believe we are just getting started,” Kraus said. “Because we have…

ESPN ranks Orioles, Ravens among top pro sports...

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Fans of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens like their coaches. And why shouldn’t they — Buck Showalter has taken the Orioles to the postseason in three of the past five seasons while John Harbaugh has led the Ravens to the playoffs in six of his eight seasons, including a Super Bowl title in 2013. Top-notch coaches, along with recent success for the Orioles and a history of success for the Ravens, has led to both organizations being named in the top 30 of ESPN’s Ultimate Standings for 2016. The…

Why government agencies, cyber companies need to...

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How can cyber firms and government agencies better attract millennial employees? A shift in their workplace philosophies may be a start. After all, the cyber industry needs millennials. They have grown up in an internet world and are more technologically savvy than any previous generation. But currently, only about 7 percent of the federal workforce is under the age of 35, said Lisa Dorr, who works in workforce development for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hamilton Turner, a…

Microsoft stock hits all-time high

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The boom times are officially back for Microsoft.



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'Lucky penny' may be worth picking up

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You may want to think twice next time you offer someone a penny for their thoughts, especially if that penny is one of the 100 fake pennies placed by Ally Bank across several U.S. cities.



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Wal-Mart launching online grocery pickup in three...

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Wal-Mart is expanding its online grocery ordering service with three Baltimore-area stores, starting Wednesday. The free service enables customers to order their groceries on Wal-Mart’s website, and pick them up at their store of choice. Customers will be able to park in designated spaces outside the stores, then call a number that alerts an associate to bring the grocery order out to the customer’s car. There is a $30 minimum for online orders. The big-box retailer will roll out the pickup service…

Target recalling Halloween decorations

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Target is recalling roughly 127,000 Halloween decorations.



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