Why some long distance relationships can work but most can’t: the distance, the foundation of the relationship and the length of time the two people will be apart.
Vertical farms could supply fresh produce year round
Columbia University professor Dickson Despommier has generated a fair amount of attention with his concept for “vertical farms,” stacked, self-contained urban biosystems that would — theoretically — supply fresh produce for city residents year round.
Bill is a chance to reevaluate American Dream
The Senate credit card bill had overwhelming bipartisan support, and passed 90-5 on Tuesday. The reason this bill passed could be a direct result of the involvement of the American public in the political process.
War on drugs puts the fight in peaceful exchange
But I’m afraid that I would not be relating the whole truth if I told you that everyone is adult enough to realize the foolishness of fighting a battle with inanimate objects.
Customer service: Want manners with that?
It’s astounding how many people come in each day that seem to think my name is “grande mocha” when I say hello to them at the register. A friend of mine used to work at a clothing store downtown and I guess people who went in there thought her name was “how much.”
Future of innovation is reliant on nature
Biomimicry is the redesign of industrial processes and products based on new understandings of how natural systems and creatures accomplish similar ends — and it may be the most promising branch of the growing sustainable design movement.
Say ‘hasta la vista’ to ill-conceived special election propositions
Tomorrow’s special election and its six ballot measures have been put forth as a bi-partisan effort at fiscal responsibility – but fall completely flat. Yes, we need fiscal reform, but Propositions 1A-1E aren’t the way to do it.
College playoffs need to change
As Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) took on the heads of college football this past week in a House sub-committee meeting, the debate over college football’s postseason once again became a hot topic issue among sportswriters and fans of college football nationwide.
Health care reforms not Obama’s Nov. promises
Is Obama’s most recent outline for health care reform really up to what he promised back in November? As a candidate, Obama’s health care platform was multifaceted and ambitious.
Feds seek to control even your kitchen sink
The Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) proposes to put “all ocean space” under the control of the U.N.’s Division of Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea (DOALOS).