A new breed of worker, equipped with uber-geek data-capturing tools,
are about to usher in a whole new information era
Futurist Thomas Frey: Recently I was preparing for a talk on the future of money, a talk I have given many times in the past, and I became absorbed with one singular thought – the relationship between information and money.
Mortgage-only defaulters are less likely to then default later on new car loans or credit cards.
People who have defaulted only on their mortgages and no other debts are not as risky as expected, according to a new study from credit monitor TransUnion.
Continue reading… “People Who Default Only on Their Mortgages May be Safe Credit Risks: Study”
There were declines in all four categories of violent crime in 2010.
Crime levels fell across the board last year, according to the FBI. This extends a multi-year downward trend with a 5.5 percent drop in the number of violent crimes in 2010 and a 2.8 percent decline in the number of property crimes.
One group drinks wine, and the other drinks milk
How do liberals eat differently from conservatives? Only a computer could solve this mystery! (Pics)
Continue reading… “How Liberals Eat Differently From Conservatives”
People in their 20’s have 50 times more friends on Facebook than people over 50 years old.
The ‘Facebook generation gap’ has been highlighted in a new piece of research which shows that the average 22 year-old claims to have 1,000 or more friends on sites like Facebook compared to those in their fifties who have fewer than 20.
Sunscreen can contain items that vary in safety to the body and skin.
When it comes to comes to buying safe and effective sunscreen, your chances are 1 in 5. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group’s 2011 Sunscreen Guide can help.
Having surveyed more than 1,700 sun care products, they offer a complete guide to finding the best option for you, whether you’re looking for lip balm with SPF or the standard beach and sport sunscreen…
Continue reading… “Must-Read Sunscreen Buying Guide for 2011”
Tesla Coils are so cool!
I used to love playing with the Tesla Coils at the mall but never wanted to fork over the cash for one. Now this helpful guide will show me how to build my own Tesla Coil right at home. However please be careful..
Zoom, zoom, zoom on H2O.
While we are busy trying to create and market the perfect electric car, the Japanese have gone the extra mile and plan to mass produce a car which runs primarily on water. What do you think, will this car be a viable alternative to gas and electric vehicles?
Unlike other electric cars, the Genepax car does not require that batteries be recharged and has no emission…
Some of our Biggest Time Consumers and Family Feuds of the Century Have Stemmed From Simple Decisions at Home Like:
Continue reading… “New technology curves downhill home market!”
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg told attendees at a recent summit on innovation in education that, “My philosophy is that for education you need to start at a really, really young age.” A really, really good way to do that, Zuckerberg said, is to let kids ages 13 and under join Facebook.
IBM overtakes Microsoft
IBM overtakes Microsoft to become the second most valuable technology company in the U.S., ending a 15-year reign for the software giant.
Continue reading… “IBM Now Worth a $1 Billion More Than Microsoft”
Twitter has become an important forum for teachers.
Teachers are bringing the real-time communication power of Twitter into the classroom to help students learn. It’s great for helping teachers learn as well. Twitter has simply become one of the best places for teachers to collaborate, share solutions to common classroom problems, and discuss education policy. In fact, it might just be the best forum teachers have ever had.
Continue reading… “Teachers Are Helping Students Learn with the Help of Twitter”
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