Futurist Thomas Frey: It may sound silly to walk into a bar and order up a beer with a weed chaser or to open a late night box of cereal called “Weedies” to help you sleep, but that is exactly the era we’re entering.
The data crunchers who helped Obama win the election
Obama’s data crunchers.
The backroom data crunchers who powered Barack Obama’s campaign to victory noticed last spring that George Clooney had an almost gravitational tug on West Coast females ages 40 to 49. The women were far and away the single demographic group most likely to hand over cash, for a chance to dine in Hollywood with Clooney — and Obama.
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Difficulty of getting U.S. visas for immigrant entrepreneurs hobbles building businesses
The process of getting a visa is slow, expensive, time-consuming, and often unsuccessful.
It seemed like all of the stars were aligning for Jay Meattle in early 2010. He had raised several hundred thousand dollars from investors in Boston for his start-up, Shareaholic. And the company, which enables people to easily share online content they find interesting, had just passed the milestone of 1 million users.
Who are all of the candidates in the race for the White House?
Election ballot
Voters in Colorado who are just now looking over their choices for president may find one surprise: the sheer number of candidates. Check out the field of presidential contenders after the break. (Pics)
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Students and teachers push back on healthier school lunches
New government nutrition standards went into effect this year in a bid to combat childhood obesity.
School lunches for the first time this year are required to be healthier but they are getting some push back from students and teachers across the USA who say they are still hungry after eating the noon meal.
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Japan will eliminate nuclear power by the 2030’s
The new energy policy calls for a wider use of renewable energy sources.
The Japanese government’s just-released energy policy calls for the complete phase-out of nuclear power. However, the timeline is somewhat longer than many expected, with the policy saying that nuclear generation will be eliminated by the end of the 2030s, instead of at the beginning of that decade. The 20-page policy paper also lacks specific details about how the government will achieve its target.
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Why soda drink sizes got so huge
On Thursday, the New York City Board of Health voted to ban the sale of sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces at restaurants. This is a move that has sparked intense debate between public health advocates and beverage industry lobbyists. When did sodas get so big in the first place?
Honduras signs deal with investors to construct three private cities
Honduras
The Honduras government has signed a deal with private investors to create three privately run cities with their own legal and tax systems.
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Future of the world’s oldest bank uncertain
Monte die Paschi Bank
The Monte die Paschi Bank, tucked away in this Tuscan city, is the world’s oldest bank. It has survived the Borgias, pestilence and too many wars to count. Now, a mundane foe has proved far more dangerous: Italian government debt.
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Will 3D printing technology make gun control impossible?
Second Amendment advocates want to make acquiring arms as easy as downloading a file and hitting Print.
Technological advances are about to make the gun debate in the United States a whole lot more intense. Forbes highlighted a project last week called Wiki Weapon that wants to prototype the world’s first fully printable gun.
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World’s toughest law banning logo’s on cigarette packs upheld in Australia
Tobacco companies fear the law will set a global precedent that could slash billions from the values of their brands.
The highest court in Australia upheld the world’s toughest law on cigarette promotion Wednesday. The law prohibits tobacco company logos on cigarette packs that will instead show cancer-riddled mouths, blinded eyeballs and sickly children.
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Every poor family in India may get a cell phone under a new government plan
The Indian government is planning to give one mobile phone to every family living below the poverty line.
The Indian government is considering giving one mobile phone to every family living below the poverty line, according to Today Online.
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