THE IMMIGRANT SONG: As thousands of people pile up in US detention centers, President Obama and Congress appear at a stalemate regarding the President’s request for $3.7 billion in emergency funding …
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technology 2014
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Our transportation options, which have been relatively stable for over a hundred years, are currently undergoing a major transition. Traditionally there have been private conveyances and public transportation — and …
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The Federal Republic of Germany has cancelled a telecommunications contract with Manhattan-based Verizon Communications, a decision the German government has made in response to the NSA spying scandal. The government of Chancellor Angela …
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“Everyone serious about their career should have a LinkedIn account.” – PC Magazine The world of social networking has been upon us for a while now, with Facebook and Twitter leading …
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We, the People, own the broadcast airwaves. Large multinational companies send out signals that can be easily received and shown on your television in the privacy of your own home. Yet …
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Silicon Valley and the tech industry exude so much optimism it’s contagious. There is a desire to solve the planet’s most difficult problems and a belief they can do it. …
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The commodity in shortest supply for any of us is time. While life was dictated by the seasons for our ancestors, modern life means navigating near-constant demands on our time and …
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For people who’ve ever struggled to find a taxi, Uber is great news. If you’re in a decent-sized city, download its app, register, and you’ll never wait for a taxi …
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It’s been another up week for Bitcoin, although prices dropped from near $670 to $638 abruptly in midweek trading. Whenever prices moved over $670, big selling volume kicked in to …
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Apple Computer on Monday revealed the next updates to its mobile and desktop operating systems, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco. The innovative software revealed at the …