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Facebook release of content guidelines a step in the right direction, Virginia Tech expert says
Facebook this week for the first time released their internal enforcement guidelines that determine what content can stay on the platform and what can’t, in a move the company said “will help people understand where we draw the line on nuanced issues.”

How to stay connected to your friend and family on your gap year
When you are on your gap year, you will see new places, have new experiences, and meet so many new friends along the way. This is true whether you are travelling with a friend or travelling solo.

How to automate your business
Automation is no longer a new concept in every sector of the economy. It is assisting small and big businesses to handle repetitive tasks efficiently and have extra time for strategic projects.

5 great business ideas for stay-at-home parents
Many parents want to spend as much time as possible with their children. However, there are some home-based businesses which will require you to be away from the family home as much as full-time employment.

Research team tests technology that could alert federal agents to potential terrorist threats
The face of terrorism in the United States has changed dramatically following 9/11. According to a report by the New America Foundation, every jihadist who has conducted a lethal attack inside the U.S. since 2001 has come from inside the country, already having established citizenship or legal residency.

Nose jobs decline as we pursue new standards of beauty
According to a New York Times article dated 1999, young Jewish girls flocked to plastic surgeons to rid themselves of their “ethnic noses.” Dr. H. George Brennan is quoted as saying, “You had your bat mitzvah and you got your nose done.”

Commonwealth Transportation Board awards contract, recognizes agency partnership
At its monthly meeting this week, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved $20.2 million in contracts for projects by both the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation.

Five shrewd employment options for liberal arts majors
The weeks and months following college graduation can be some of the most stressful, exciting, and confusing times for young professionals. Indeed, trying to figure out where to apply for jobs, what industries to explore, and how best to secure a new line of work can be as draining as the actual job itself!

UVA introduces Tina Thompson as new women’s basketball coach
The University of Virginia formally introduced Tina Thompson as its new women’s basketball coach at a press conference on Wednesday.