Stratford University - Alexandria

04/13/2018

With Storytelling becoming a new and important component to social media, it is important to know what you need to know to make storytelling work for you and your social media strategy. (TM)

By Amy Suto Of Business2Community -- Business AdministrationApril 11, 2018 6 Ways to Use the Power of Storytelling to Boost Your Social Media Following vladans Pixabay One of the most powerful ways to connect is through storytelling. So while putting 6,000 hashtags on your brand’s latest Instagram...

04/12/2018

While Facebook may seem as an overdue wake-up call, the truth is a lot scarier than you may realize. (TM)

By Eric Rosenberg Of Business2Community -- IT & Computer Data NewsApril 10, 2018 The Secret Online World Trying to Exploit Your Accounts releon8211 It seems that every other week there is a news story about some company’s servers being hacked, exposing our personal information. While the most egre...

04/11/2018

Understand science. Understand bacteria. Understand what you need to keep a healthy tummy and a healthy body. (TM)

By Healthyish Generation Of Greatist -- Health Sciences & NursingApril 11, 2018 How Gut Bacteria Help Your Body From Head To Toe Greatist This article has been created in partnership with Renew Life as part of 30 Ways to Upgrade Your Routine. Fun fact: You are walking around with more bacteria than....

04/11/2018

This has been an incredible journey for me, and i have learned so much. Thank you for for the support, encouragement, and growth over the years. (TM)

04/10/2018

The Mac's Spotlight Search serves as a powerful utility for desktop and tower models, but are you getting the full potential of the app? Here are ten ways you can get the most out of Spotlight. (TM)

By Jonny Evans Of Computerworld -- IT & Computer Data NewsApril 10, 2018 10 ways to get more from Spotlight Search on the Mac Appleholic Spotlight Search (Command + Space) is the easiest way to get around on your Mac – you can use it to do things, as well as find them. Is this thing on? Spotlight ...

04/10/2018

It's a tough decision trying to figure out which software from Google -- and let's be real, there are a LOT of apps to choose from. However, we at Curious agree if you want to get a hold of and master three apps, these are it! (TM)

By Ryan Shelley Of Business2Community -- IT & Computer Data NewsApril 10, 2018 3 FREE Google Tools You Should Be Using Vulkanov PhotoMIX-Company / Pixabay Having the right tools can be the difference between a successful project or a flop. For many cost-conscious website owners, most of the “best....

04/09/2018

A new week with new challenges. What will you accomplish? (TM)

04/06/2018

Join Stratford University at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this weekend for the Science and Engineering Festival Expo. A weekend of STEM for kids and young adults curious about where curiosity can take them. You can join us...

April 7th, Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
April 8th, Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm

Stratford will be at the convention center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington DC 20001 at Booth 5043 (Hall D), offering a look at our IT and cyber security programs. We hope to see you this weekend!

(PICTURED HERE: Stratford University's Dr. Sayed Hussein, interviewed by Innovation & Tech Today.)

04/05/2018

Looking for something different for dessert? (TM)

By posie harwood Of Food52 -- Culinary ArtsApril 2, 2018 A Squidgy Swedish Cake That’s Pretty Much a Brownie Although I’m not Swedish and have never been to Sweden, I find myself very drawn to Swedish recipes. I love cardamom more than most people, and have fallen a bit in love with the Swedish ...

04/04/2018

Instagram Story Highlights is a new, faster way of keeping up with friends and organizations in a streamlined manner, but what about using this feature for Business? Is this a thing? Well, yes, it is! (TM)

By Allie Decker Of Business2Community -- Business AdministrationApril 2, 2018 How to Use Instagram Story Highlights for Business LuminaStock If you’ve checked out some friends’ or competitors’ Instagram profiles, you might’ve noticed some circles featured below their bios. Some may be titled...

04/03/2018

Thinking about starting a podcast, but don't know where to start? Here are a few starting points to know before you hit record. (TM)

By Donna Papacosta Of Business2Community -- IT & Computer Data NewsApril 3, 2018 Top 10 Real-World Podcasting Questions caronwatson Disclaimer: This is not a post about how to podcast, how to choose a microphone or how to set your audio levels. This is about the real world of organizational podcasti...

04/03/2018

What did you think of the latest Apple event? What are you excited to see coming? (TM)

04/03/2018

We know how software is the most common delivery mechanism for malware, but what happens if hardware becomes the new gateway. Today on Tech Tuesday, Dr. Shurtz digs deeper into a disturbing trend: malware delivered through hardware. (TM)

By Dr. Richard Shurtz Of Stratford University (Official) -- IT & Computer Data NewsApril 3, 2018 TECH TUESDAY: How Hardware Is the New Vulnerability Milkos Malware, ransomware, spyware, and other forms of cyberthreats are reliant on software as a delivery system. It can be a website, it can be an ap...

04/02/2018

Because of Blue Apron I have developed a deep love for the Bok Choy. Something about that green struck a chord with me. If you have not discovered the joy of Choy, check out these recipes! (TM)

By Madison Flager Of Greatist -- Culinary ArtsApril 2, 2018 7 Bok Choy Recipes That Prove It Should Be the Next Trendy Green Veg Greatist It can be easy to get into a veggie rut. Maybe you buy the same two bags of spinach and kale each week, or are more of a peppers-and-onions-on-everything kind of....

04/02/2018

What you need to build yourself the ultimate Dream Team of Content Marketing (TM)

By Kelly Shermach Of Business2Community -- Business AdministrationMarch 29, 2018 Breaking Down the Modern-Day Content Marketing Dream Team sisterspro I’m a Chicagoan, so I associate the term “dream team” with the Bulls of the 1990s. But when suiting up for a show on the content marketing court...

04/02/2018

Your move. Make it count.

03/31/2018

Maybe the roadblock with your email marketing campaign can be found in these three simple suggestions on how to improve your email marketing campaign. (TM)

By Amanda Abella Of Business2Community -- Business AdministrationMarch 30, 2018 3 Reasons Why Your Marketing Emails Aren’t Working mrgao Part of what I do in my business coaching practice is review marketing emails for clients. As of late, I find the same small mistakes coming up repeatedly among ...

03/31/2018

So you have decided to take on the Paleo diet. Good for you! Here area few seafood ideas for when you finally get sick of all the chicken and beef you have to eat in order to stay with it. (TM)

03/30/2018

What do you know about cryptocurrency and its impact on business? Yes, your business! You may not be aware of how blockchain impacts your daily operations. (TM)

03/30/2018

If you consider yourself an introvert then here are a few ways you can rock at networking, a skill you need to succeed in business. (TM)

By Rick Goodman Of Business2Community -- Business AdministrationMarch 28, 2018 Even Introverts Can Rock at Networking. Here’s How. LightFieldStudios Depending on your personality type, networking can either sound like a lot of fun, or like absolute torture. While the outgoing among us have no trou...

03/30/2018

The autonomous car is under fire in the headlines, but by no means has this stunted the desire from auto manufacturers to develop and release to the public such an innovation. Dr. Shurtz in The Big Idea highlights the pro's and the con's on the future the self-driving car is facing. (TM)

By Dr. Richard Shurtz Of Stratford University (Official) -- IT & Computer Data NewsMarch 30, 2018 THE BIG IDEA: GM plans to release cars with no steering wheel in 2019 chombosan Even though there has been some bad press lately concerning the autonomous car, the dream of the self-driving car is far f...

03/29/2018

Olive oil is an ingredient we take for granted in the kitchen, but were you aware of the expiration date that came with this kitchen essential? This is a thing. (TM)

By Valerio Farris Of Food52 -- Culinary ArtsMarch 29, 2018 What’s the Deal With Olive Oil’s Shelf Life? Everything in our kitchens has a pretty set expiration date. For some things it’s printed in tiny black numbers on the bottom of the box. For others—say, fruit—it’s pretty obvious when...

03/29/2018

Since 2005, I have been answering this question; and I will continue to answer this question for people today, when asked. (TM)

By Connor Walker Of Business2Community -- IT & Computer Data NewsMarch 27, 2018 What is a Podcast? jojokrap There are many blogs that have been created in the past surrounding the idea of podcasting. The approach of this blog is to bring more awareness to what podcasting is and the way it can benefi...

03/28/2018

When your first job hunt gets underway, you can make a lot of mistakes. Here are a few things you should know before setting off on your corporate journey. (TM)

By Renzo Costarella Of Business2Community -- Business AdministrationMarch 28, 2018 4 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Your First Job Goran13 Applying for your first job can be tough. It’s tough because there’s a good chance you have no idea what you’re doing. Fortunately for you, it....

03/28/2018

I'm not sure when this debate started, but why not, let's discuss this. (TM)

By Valerio Farris Of Food52 -- Culinary ArtsMarch 28, 2018 What Exactly Are Ravioli? The Internet Weighs In MichellePatrickPhotographyLLC Classification is a confusing sport. What we call what helps us understand what what is. You follow? And especially in the food world, designations are hazy. Take...

03/28/2018

Where do you find wonder in the world? (TM)

03/27/2018

With privacy, legitimate news sources, and data security being reoccurring issues with the social media giant, the Cambridge Analytica scandal has rocked Facebook to its core. now, the CEO has a few thoughts about it. However, is Facebook able to come back from this or is a countdown clock running? (TM)

By Jimmy Rodela Of Business2Community -- IT & Computer Data NewsMarch 27, 2018 Mark Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Cambridge Analytica Issue Days after the New York Times reported about the misuse by political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica of the personal information of 50 million Facebook users...

03/27/2018

Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, offers many options beyond a new financial system. Possibilities are wide and varied. (TM)

By Lucas Mearian Of Computerworld -- IT & Computer Data NewsMarch 27, 2018 Blockchain to ‘radically’ transform anti-fraud, anti-money-laundering efforts Blockchain could be the answer to increasingly tough anti-money laundering (AML) statutes and enterprise fraud management (EFM) requirements lo...

03/27/2018

With Facebook and Cambridge Analytica dominating the headline, outrage over what is being compromised is rife. But how much data are we already surrendering without knowledge? Dr. Shurtz reveals on today's Tech Tuesday the inconvenient truth over apps inhabiting our smartphones. (TM)

By Dr Richard Shurtz Of Stratford University (Official) -- IT & Computer Data NewsMarch 27, 2018 TECH TUESDAY: Smartphone Apps Are Spying on You, with Your Permission axel.bueckert As we have covered on the blog, and what continues to resonate in the news, is the recent Facebook debacle where it was...

03/24/2018

The VR Film Industry is finding their place in the entertainment industry. Still an innovation of technology, the real question is how do you make your VR film stand out from failed attempts? A few tips are here for your consideration. (TM)

By Tom Carroll Of Business2Community -- IT & Computer Data NewsMarch 20, 2018 8 Tips to Making a Knock-Out VR Film Virtual Reality has been around for over half a century. It’s a time constantly punctuated by false dawns. “Virtual Reality is going to change our lives” is something I’ve heard...