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One of the American Southwest’s most famous art installations, Cadillac Ranch was created by members of the avant-garde group Ant Farm: Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels, in collaboration […]
California regulators have deemed the companies' newest “charter-party carrier” services illegal. UberPool and Lyft Line offer discounts to passengers who choose to share a ride with a similar destination.
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Professional skateboarder Chris Cole explains how skaters are trendsetters, innovators, and outside-of-the-box visionaries.
The authors of a recent Harvard Business Review article explored the snowball effect that causes poor decisions to cascade into full-blown behavioral norms.
A Pew Research report has found people under 30 are reading more than people over 30. Is Harry Potter to thank?
A school that prioritizes Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strives to guide students not just academically, but also through life lessons to help them build strong relationships and make good decisions.
Nudges, “choice architecture,” social marketing and other non-rational approaches to government are a pretty significant development. After all, these policies replace explicit arguments (“you should get more exercise for these […]
Travelers from around the globe have been adding their local signage to the Sign Post Forest since 1942.
Ever wonder what digital disruption looks like up close? Take a peek at the tourism industry in major cities around the world. Instead of staying with established hotel brands like […]
Though hardly a new innovation, online job fairs offer an opportunity to network from your home office. It's important to remember that you should still put forth the same effort you would during a live meeting.
In the event of a "Yes" vote, the uncoupling process between Scotland and the UK will mean huge shifts with regard to energy, finance, and diplomacy.
The physics of one of the rarest and most spectacular sunset sights ever seen! Image credit: © Mila Zinkova / Creative Commons. “It does no harm to the romance of […]
In our culture, there are two diametrically opposed beliefs. The first is that we are powerful and strong creatures that have the ability to shape our biology and destiny in […]
The important thing to remember is that maintaining your brand and reputation does not involve blasting customers online.
Scientists have confirmed a sizable improvement in ozone levels over the past decade. The news is a testament to the world's noble dedication to reducing usage of hazardous chemicals.
In a recent Guardian profile, actor and playwright Sam Shepard declared that American culture is "on [its] way out," especially since so much of its industry has been off-shored.
The corporation is a monster in the same sense that the creatures in Pokemon are monsters. They are used by people for different purposes but ultimately they are trained creatures.
Preferences often differ from prudent interests, and economics, business, and politics address (and regulate) imprudent choices differently: 1. Are American’s prudent? 69% eat imprudently, and 75% don’t save enough. […]