Topic: Internet

American Heart Association says Internet and Mobile Devices prompt positive lifestyle changes

September 3, 2016 |

American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report

Dallas, TX – People are more likely to adopt heart healthy behaviors when guided and encouraged via the Internet, their cellphones or other devices, according to 23 years of research reviewed in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

When guided by internet programs or mobile devices, people can become more physically active, eat better, lose a little weight and reduce tobacco and alcohol use. (American Heart Association)

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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announces Statewide Broadband Assessment

January 6, 2016 |

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd announced Tuesday the launch of a statewide assessment of broadband access and usage in Tennessee.

The survey of businesses and households begins today and continues through March 15th. Businesses and residents may take the online assessment at www.tn.gov/broadband

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is conducting statewide assessment of broadband access and usage in Tennessee.

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Austin Peay State University Department of Computer Science and Information now offers minor in information assurance and security

December 12, 2015 |

Clarksville, TN – As the world continues towards an all-digital future, the demand for workers trained in security and data protection has never been higher. With that in mind, the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Austin Peay State University has introduced a minor in the field of information assurance and security.

The minor, which is currently in place, requires the completion of 24 credit hours in courses including data communications and networking, network security, cryptography and computer forensics, among others.

The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)

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AT&T enhances 4G LTE Network in Clarksville Montgomery County

November 7, 2015 |

AT&T Invests, Adding Local Capacity to Nation’s Most Reliable 4G LTE Network

Clarksville, TN – AT&T* has enhanced the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network** at 15 locations across Montgomery County – west of Adams and in a variety of locations in Clarksville and Cunningham. The changes are in response to customer demand, adding more capacity to the latest generation of wireless technology and reflecting AT&T’s ongoing investment in high-speed Internet in the area.

“The importance of high-speed Internet to businesses and consumers alike, can’t be denied,” remarked Tennessee State Senator Mark Green. “The policies we pursue in Nashville are designed to create an environment that encourages investments like these that enhance and extend the modern technologies that Tennessee business need to be successful and to be better able to create jobs.”

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NASA debunks internet rumors claiming an Asteroid will Impact Earth

August 20, 2015 |

Written by DC Agle
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA – Numerous recent blogs and web postings are erroneously claiming that an asteroid will impact Earth, sometime between September 15th and 28th, 2015.

On one of those dates, as rumors go, there will be an impact — “evidently” near Puerto Rico — causing wanton destruction to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States and Mexico, as well as Central and South America.

That’s the rumor that has gone viral — now here are the facts.

NASA states there is NO Asteroid Threatening Earth. This view of Earth comes from NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer aboard the Terra satellite. (NASA)

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Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend August 7th through August 9th, 2015

August 5, 2015 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Revenue reminds Tennesseans they can buy certain items without paying sales tax August 7th through August 9th.

During these three days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers, as they prepare for the back-to-school season.

“This holiday offers Tennesseans great savings on important back-to-school items, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity,” Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam said. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville AT&T Customers find themselves without Internet; Outage affects thousands across Tennessee

August 4, 2015 |

Nashville, TN – On Tuesday, August 4th, 2015, thousands of AT&T customers found themselves without internet and spotty cell phone service. The outage has affected users in Clarksville, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga in Tennessee.

The outage is widespread affecting as far north as Louisville, KY and south to Huntsville, AL.

AT&T Internet Outage Map – August 4th, 2015. (DownDetector.com)

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NASA data used to help relief efforts in Nepal after Gorkha Earthquake

May 4, 2015 |

Written by Alan Buis
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Pasadena, CA – NASA and its partners are gathering the best available science and information on the April 25th, 2015, magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal, referred to as the Gorkha earthquake, to assist in relief and humanitarian operations.

Organizations using these NASA data products and analyses include the U.S. Geological Survey, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, World Bank, American Red Cross, and the United Nations Children’s Fund.

NASA data and expertise are providing valuable information for the ongoing response to the April 25, 2015, magnitude 7.8 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal. The quake has caused significant regional damage and a humanitarian crisis. (NASA/JPL/Ionosphere Natural Hazards Team)

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Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires gives Gamers their own area at CDE’s Gig City Gaming Area

April 15, 2015 |

Clarksville, TN – Video game aficionados have a place to unite, unwind and show their gaming skills at this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival.

For the second year, the Festival will be bringing a free, fully interactive gaming area to the underground parking garage located on Franklin Street. Gig City Gaming, presented by CDE Lightband, will feature over 50 titles and will cater to over 30,000 gamers. Tons of gaming will be available for everyone to enjoy on systems including the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Play Station 3 and Play Station 4.

Kids enjoying the gaming experience provided by CDE Lightband’s new gigabit service offering at the Gig City Gaming Area

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Legislature acts to Ban Powdered Alcohol in Tennessee

April 4, 2015 |

Nashville, TN – Legislation that would ban the sale of powdered or crystalline alcohol in Tennessee continued to move forward in the legislature this week in Nashville. House Bill 404 would make it a Class A misdemeanor offense to sell the product, which is currently pending approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Palcohol, which is the brand name for the new product, was approved last year by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau before the agency rescinded that decision over labeling issues. «Read the rest of this article»

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