Congratulations to: The Writing Center at Transylvania University, winner of the 2018 Martinson Award of Excellence for Writing Program Initiative in the Liberal Arts. Akiko Takenaka, associate professor of history and assicate chair of the University of Kentucky Department of History. She’s been awarded a 2017-18 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to research and write her…… MORE
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Little Heroes Honored
(LFUCG)–Fire Chief Kristin Chilton Thursday presented Meritorious Civilian Citations to Chase Covey and Parker Everhard; eight- and nine-year-old boys, who worked to save the life of a two-year-old family member. Early this summer, Chase and Parker sprang into action to save Jacks Covey, 2, after he fell into a swimming pool. The two older boys were in…… MORE
U.S. couple suing Amazon alleging fake eclipse glasses damaged their vision – Business – CBC News
A couple from South Carolina have launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against Amazon for selling counterfeit eclipse-viewing glasses they allege resulted in permanent vision damage. Source: U.S. couple suing Amazon alleging fake eclipse glasses damaged their vision – Business – CBC News… MORE
465K People Need A Pacemaker Security Update To Protect Their Hearts From Hacking – Consumerist
Do you have a pacemaker made by Abbott? Source: 465K People Need A Pacemaker Security Update To Protect Their Hearts From Hacking – Consumerist… MORE
Giant spambot scooped up 711 million email addresses – BBC News
Experts say a “mind-boggling” amount of user data has been gathered by a hacking operation. Source: Giant spambot scooped up 711 million email addresses – BBC News… MORE
Good for You!
Congratulations to: Reddy Palli of the University of Kentucky, 2017 recipient of the Nan-Yao Su Award for Creativity in Entomology. The following recipients of the 22nd annual Governor’s Service Awards: Salma Geneidy, Aaron Anderkin, and Jamine Hamner, all of Lexington. Shawn Rogers, named director of the Bluegrass Small Business Development Center. Berea College, named the…… MORE
Why You Should Always Turn on the Air Vent Above You During a Flight | Travel + Leisure
Those tiny air vents above you on a plane do a lot more than just keep you comfortable. Source: Why You Should Always Turn on the Air Vent Above You During a Flight | Travel + Leisure… MORE
Labor Day Collection Schedule for Lexington
(LFUCG)–Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection schedule for the upcoming Labor Day holiday. No collection will be made on Monday, September 4. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pick-up on Monday will be serviced the Wednesday after the holiday, September 6. Those impacted should place their carts out after 4 p.m.…… MORE
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
(City of Houston)–After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and corporations who would like to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner has established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax deductible flood relief donations. The fund is administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. “We are getting calls from across the country and…… MORE
BBB Offers Giving Advice During Disasters – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather
Source: BBB Offers Giving Advice During Disasters – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather… MORE
