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"Regulation" need not be a dirty word. When new technologies emerge that shift the paradigms under which an industries operate, it's important for legislative authorities to prudently adjust the rules without stifling further innovation.
How a scientist you never heard of made String Theory possible. Image credit: Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics, at http://aether.lbl.gov/bccp/dimensions.html. When he died on September 7, 2012, theoretical physicist Claud […]
You may be familiar with the expression "the clothes make the (wo)man." A psychologist might agree with that sentiment, as preliminary studies seem to suggest people adopt traits associated with different styles and fashions.
Multilevel marketing is a controversial business model that recruits customers to sell products to other customers. Companies like Herbalife and MXI Corp who employ multilevel marketing have been accused by critics of being pyramid schemes in disguise.
An upscale New York inn has seen its Yelp profile destroyed after the New York Post reported on its punitive crackdown on negative online reviews.
This star cloud is the only one of its kind: the densest large concentration of stars in the entire sky! Image credit: Dan Bush of Missouri Skies, via http://www.pbase.com/image/115380497. “It […]
When you hear about theatre companies going under, poor finances tend to be the major culprit. In the case of Arlington, Virginia's American Century Theatre, the decision to close is more a matter of "mission accomplished."
The UK will allow driverless cars on its impossibly narrow country roads starting in January 2015. Before then, authorities will need to conduct extensive tests and determine just how to regulate things such as liability and insurance.
The Catholic Church has long regarded itself as a bastion of religious ethics. While it is undeniable numerous charitable efforts and organizations have arisen thanks to its emphasis on its […]
The library of Trinity College. Dublin, Ireland Image via Historical Pics
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans,” said John Lennon. The most important details in life can pass us by if we’re not careful. Noticing […]
Love him or hate him, it's undeniable that David Stern's reign as NBA commissioner coincided with a major institutional investment in female fans and employees. The NBA's progressive gamble has paid major dividends.
As researchers investigate the broad scope of anti-Greek litigation, the country is left to wonder "are fraternities more trouble than they're worth?" Finding the answer requires a glimpse into America's Greek Life culture.
Ian Fleming picked James Bond for the name of his hero because it was “brief, unromantic and yet very masculine”; he later became friends with the original James Bond, author of one of his favourite ornithology guides.
It’s been a rather somber summer for anyone who reads the news, but in recent months few tunes have penetrated listeners’ hearts quite the way Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” has. The […]
The design company behind Turkish Air and Lufthansa's rebranding is working to create a new airplane interior that will save space, economize fuel use, and make your travel experience more comfortable.
When the Common Core was introduced as a national standard for English and mathematics classes, it was adopted by 45 of 50 states, but the homeschooling movement has opposed it.
As the angst of healthy people everywhere has turned toward sugar, health experts say there is a larger take away than treating sweet foods as the new health culprit.
The scientific study of happiness has for years recommended that people use their money to purchase experiences--dinner with friends or a vacation with a loved one--rather than material goods.