Added 26 September, 2013
One doesn't normally think of the ultra-conservative state of Arizona as being full of progressive vegetarians. Yet, at least some jails in the state have announced they are moving to no-meat menus. On the surface, this may seem like it's part of the healthier eating trend, the decision behind the move is really an economic one that is predicted...
Added 26 September, 2013
Now that the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has let everyone know that everything they upload to cloud-based storage systems is not private and accessible to America's National Security Agency (and, perhaps to anyone else who has cracked the codes or has a key to the "backdoor"), will this effect consumer behavior? Companies that rely on cloud...
Added 26 September, 2013
Taking a page out of the airlines' playbook, American restaurants are replacing customer service personnel with technology. Just as flyers are now herded towards self-check-in counters, Chili's, a large chain, is fitting its restaurant with tabletop tablets meant for digital ordering and self-service payment in more than 800 company-owned eateries...
Added 25 September, 2013
The American fast-food chain has just debuted a new fried potato-like product meant to satisfy consumers' desire for more healthful eating. Satisfries are basically highly-processes french fries, created from a potato batter that has less porousness than plain sliced potatoes, and therefore drinks up less oil when fried. While the resulting...
Added 20 September, 2013
The Israeli government has just established a committee to examine the feasibility of eliminating cash from the country's economy. The main driver behind the initiative is not some utopian vision of the future, but a drive to reduce tax cheating and black market economics. Officials in the Prime Minister's Office declared that “around the world,...
Added 20 September, 2013
Both foodies and green living aficionados should head to London's Waterhouse, situated on the bank of Regent’s Canal. Specializing in seasonal dishes, with a decent wine list, the restaurant is powered by electricity that's generated hydroelectrically, right on site. The water powers the kitchen's deep fryers and electric stove, as well as the...
Added 19 September, 2013
LEGO holds a special place in people's hearts and we're seeing the blocks be used by artists, inventors, makers, and others all around the world. The plastic building blocks were the inspiration for a new design that recently won the iF concept design award 2013. What if bottle caps could be upcycled to become toys? They would become collectable,...
Added 18 September, 2013
The hard science of life-extension has long lingered at the fringes of medicine. Sure, the goal of most doctors is to keep you healthy, and a by-product has been longer lives. But the Fountain of Youth has remained a mirage. That is, until the past few years when genetics and gene manipulation has come to the forefront of the scientific...
Added 18 September, 2013
Lead by the emergence of 3D printing, making and building your own things is a burgeoning trend. As a result, we are seeing all kinds of kits that help facilitate amateur creators. A fun example is the build your own bubble gum kit, which lets you create mouthfuls of bubble gum in about a half an hour. Add your own flavors and colors to make...
Added 17 September, 2013
The United States has numerous megachurches with congregations of 10,000 or more. When most people think of megachurches they not only think of mega-numbers, but also mega-facilities. And while many have facilities that can accommodate 3000 or more, fewer churches are now building large spaces specifically meant to accommodate thousands of people...