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BE AWARE: 4.5 Million Patient Records Stolen By Hackers Breaching Hospital Network
A group of hackers, believed to be from China, has breached a large American hospital network, stealing 4.5 million patients' records. The target of the attack, Community Health Systems, revealed the breach in a regulatory filing on Monday. The hackers obtained the...
ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” & 4 Marketing Lessons To Learn From It
A fundraiser and awareness campaign for the ALS Association, the "Ice Bucket Challenge" has taken social media by storm since it popped off on July 29, with more than 176,000 people tweeting about it in the past seven days alone. The rules of the challenge are simple:...
Cold Reminder- Robbery at High End Mall, Mid day, Security Officer Pushed Through Glass
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Police are looking for three men who robbed a jewelry store in The Westchester Mall and sent a security guard through a glass window during a struggle, police said. The three men entered Tourneau on Level 2 of the mall around 11:30 a.m. and...
West Michigan Pawn Owner Says Shop Is Targeted By Feds’ ‘Operation Choke Point’ Even Though Shop Doesn’t Deal In Guns
GRAND HAVEN, MI - Brian Brookman, 43, says he doesn't know why his business could have been targeted by federal authorities. Brookman once dealt in guns but has since retired that portion of his business, even letting his federal firearms license expire, back in...
$25.6 Million Blue Diamond Hints at Earth’s Origins
The historic blue moon diamond was found in the Cullinan mine in South Africa -- where 65% of the world's diamond production is sourced. The blue moon was cut down from around 30 carats to 12 by diamond-maker Cora International. Cora International Chief Executive...
ATF: New Rule – Gun Dealers Have 48 Hours To Report Firearms Lost In Transit
Firearms dealers will soon have more regulatory reporting requirements hoisted on them with a new rule proposed by the nation’s top gun-enforcement agency Tuesday. Cracking down on potential firearms lost in transit and then used in crimes, is the ultimate goal of...
Bank Of Queensland CEO Grimshaw To Be Executive Chair Of Austin-Based Ezcorp
Stuart Grimshaw has traded his current position as head of the Band of Queensland to join Mark Kuchenrither, who was named president and chief executive of the firm yesterday, to be the executive chairman of pawnshop operator Ezcorp. The market was surprised by Mr....
Amazon Unveils Card Reader For Point-Of-Sale Transactions
Challenging PayPal, Square BY DOUG TSURUOKA INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Amazon.com, in its biggest move in payments to date, said Wednesday that it is offering a secure card reader and mobile app that lets small merchants process digital point-of sale transactions....
High-End Pawn Startups See Continued Growth, Even As Economy Improves
Pawning off your valuable goods might seem like a last resort option when financial times get tough, but even as the economy is on its rise, high-end pawn start ups are saying business is better than ever. 'We’re up 94% year over year in terms of lending,' said Borro...
Why Technical Support is Important
Support should be a key decision point when looking at software, or any product that requires ongoing assistance. Knowing someone is available to answer questions or fix issues should influence the decision to purchase a product. When looking for a product to purchase...
Retailers: 5 Digital Strategies to Wean Shoppers Off Discounts
The title reads, Don't Get Stuck In The Deep Discount Dilemma. Retailers are running scared, afraid of becoming the 40%-off brand. With shoppers being trained to wait for discounts, the article mentions that the slippery slope has become and avalanche. Digital has...
Staten Island: Police Seek Help From Public To Identify Suspects In Pawnshop Burglary With Video
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Police seek the public's help in finding two men wanted for questioning in connection with the burglary of a pawn shop in Port Richmond last month. The incident occurred July 31 at 12:30 a.m., according to a written statement from the office of...
BE AWARE: Serial Pawnshoplifting – Man Arrested For Stealing Items From Pawnshops & Pawning Them At Other Shops
Paul Timothy Briggs is accused of going on a shoplifting spree — stealing power tools from pawn shops, then pawning them at other pawn shops, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. At Briggs' first court appearance Tuesday morning, Broward Judge John Hurley said...
Jackson, MS USA Pawn And Jewelry Opens Larger Store
The new "superstore," which opened its doors last week, includes 27,000 square feet of space, more than double the space of its original I-55 location. The original location has been in business for 19 years, which sits right next to the new expanded shop, The...
OpenTable Users In New York: Put Away Your Wallets & Pay For That Meal With New App
OpenTable announced on Monday that New York users of their new app will now be able to purchase their meals directly through the app. The company brought the mobile payment option to 45 of New York City's restaurants. The goal is, by the end of the year, to roll out...
The New Gold Rush
The new gold rush has already begun. While this new rush for prosperity has nothing to do with people streaming through your doors (unless you are in certain favorable regions), take note, this is where the action is and going to be for next decade. Cities are being...
Shoplifters Tool Kit
In every profession, there are specific tools of the trade. The Jeweler has his loupe, torch and files. An electrician has a voltage meter, a chef has his knives. In order for the shoplifter to be successful and evasive they have a much larger tool kit. Here are 13...
Pawnshop Owners Help Retrieve Stolen Washington State University Senior’s Saxophone
After Washington State University senior, Rachel Murphy, received a phone call about her saxophone last week, she couldn't believe it - thinking the saxophone would be long gone by now. Murphy reported the saxophone, along with her wallet, which included her debit and...