Between November and May of last year the Radisson Hotels and Resorts computer systems were accessed without authorization.  This has affects an unknown amount of people.  The Radisson reported that it has informed customers about the situtation and that guest information could possibly have been accessed, which included credit card numbers.

Radisson did not report how many hotels or customers were affected by the hacking, but has suggested guest check their account statements.  If any unauthorized purchases were made, it should be reported to the bank that issued the credit card, and law enforcement authorities. 

Since the incident, the Radisson has been working with law enforcement and forensic investigators.  They are trying to track down the culprit as well as reviewing the affected computer systems.  They have taken extra precautions by adding security measures that will prevent a recurrence of similar attacks and protect guest’s privacy.

Besides the Radisson Hotel, there has also been another infamous hacking job.  A new track by Leona Lewis and Justin Timberlake "Don’t Let Me Down," was leaked on the internet.  Since then, music trade Body IFPI, record label SyCo, and law enforcement have been working to try and trace the individuals that stole the track.

This hacking not only hurts the industries these companies are involved in, but individuals.  Nothing is ever 100% safe.  Make sure that you are always checking your account records for suspicious activity and if there is some, report it.

Most students cannot wait to get out of their parents homes and into their dorms. They will live on a co-ed floor, go to bed whenever they want or not. They can order pizza at anytime and leave their room as messy as they want.

The dorm life can be very exciting for first time college students but students should watch out for 9 health hazards. The first of which is meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is potentially fatal. It affects the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is spread through saliva so actions like sharing a beer can or kissing can be dangerous.

Another hazard is mononucleosis also known as mono. This can put students out of commission between four to six weeks. This is also spread though kissing and sharing drinks. So avoid mouth to mouth contact and wash your hands. Although it’s easier said than done.

The typical cold and flu can also be another problem. Once a roommate gets this, the rest of the apartment is very likely to get it. Make sure to wipe down shared areas such as the remote or desktop with disinfectant wipes and frequently wash your hands.

Bedbugs can also be quite a problem in some college dorms. These can be a pain to get rid of, but a mattress cover and clean bedding can significantly reduce the problem. Also maintaining a clean room free of food and clutter may reduce the bedbug infestations.

While mildew on the shower curtain isn’t a very big deal, mold can be an issue particularly for students with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. If mold is located throughout the dorm then you should get out.

Besides mold, athlete’s foot is something college students want to avoid. Make sure that you are wearing flip flops in community showers, because you never know who has been in it. Also make sure that you wipe the moisture from in between you toes to prevent fungal growth.

There are some potential health hazards for dorm students. However, a little common sense and precautions can go a long ways. Nothing is worse for full time students than being sick. This can put them really behind in their schoolwork and dampen their social life, which is what many college students live for.

Education is a major factor that can significantly reduce the number of people living in poverty.  Currently there are 75 million children throughout the world living in poverty.  They tend to live in sub-Saharan Africa and South and East Asia.  And more than half of these 75 million children live in conflict-affected areas.

Many of these children that never receive an education are girls.  These statistics are a shocking revelation and show that improvement needs to be made.  However, there are also millions of adults that are uneducated and illiterate not only in the world but in the United States.

These illiterate adults that grew up in the United States have no excuse, unlike the millions of children and adults throughout the world that had no choice.  These uneducated Americans have been in elementary school, junior high and even high school.  Most have gone to school for over ten years and in that time frame they didn’t manage to learn how to read and write.

Granted many of these individuals dropped out of school but they had the opportunity to learn and chose not too.  They have also had the option to go back to school and learn how to read and write.  There are many organizations, churches, and individuals that offer programs to help individuals.  If people are living in poverty long-term and they had the opportunity to learn and get an education and they chose not to do so; then it is their fault they are struggling.  They are proud and do not want to spend the time and effort to learn.

These individuals particularly in the United States, who chose not to learn their numbers and problem-solving skills should swallow their pride and go back to school.  Or as most choose to do, they just float around from job to job pretending they have a normal life, while struggling to pay for their next meal.

So if you’re an American that decides school isn’t important and playing is where their priority is at, then your future might be bleak.  Let me paint a picture for you; in twenty years the individual will still have their job checking ticket stubs at the movie theatre.  And instead of living at their parents house, they live in an old trailor.  Oh and don’t forget that for their check-up at the doctors, their wife has to take them because they cannot read or fill out the forms.  Boy life sounds grand.