brave new world

Trashcan Moves to Receive Trash

Posted on 29. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Technology, Ashley Davis, brave new world

Okay, we admit it. We’re sort of lazy when it comes to throwing stuff away. That’s why we invented the “basketball” game for tossing things in the trash. You know, the game where you roll your trash into a ball, aim it at the trash, and toss it. Hopefully you don’t miss, because then you’ll have to get up and place it in the can. Oh, the horror! Read More »

Bad News for Internet Shoppers

Posted on 19. Jul, 2012 by suz in category of Technology, brave new world, Jordan Alexis, shopping online

 

Brace yourself: if you’re one of the millions who enjoy getting your retail therapy online, you could soon be paying at least five percent more than you do today. Noooo!

The Internet gives shoppers access to some great deals and, most importantly, the convenience just can’t be beat. But now Republicans in Congress have joined Democrats to support a bill that would give states authority to force Amazon, eBay, and other online companies to collect sales taxes.Read More »

Speed Dating and Foosball?

Posted on 19. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Lifestyle, brave new world, Colleen Walsh-Jervis, relationships

Ever thought about finding love over a weed-filled vegetable patch? Now you can, thanks to some creative takes on the concept of speed dating. Even though you get to talk to a fresh person every few minutes, standard speed dating is getting stale. Luckily, there are some bright entrepreneurs who have thought up new ways to meet people, including talking while weeding on a farm or over a foosball game at a pub.Read More »

Searching for Your BFF Online

Posted on 18. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Technology, brave new world, Colleen Walsh-Jervis, friendship

Meeting friends in a new place is tough. It’s one thing to pick up a person at a bar for a date, but would seem odd to proposition her for friendship. Gone are the days of walking up to a girl on the playground and asking if she would be your best friend. So what is a grown woman to do to make friends in a new place? Join a matchmaking site for female friends.Read More »

Are the Police Spying on You?

Posted on 12. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Technology, brave new world, Colleen Walsh-Jervis, law enforcement

Law & Order: SVU made it look difficult to get a cell phone provider to hand over records. Turns out it is not that tough or uncommon. A newly released cell phone carrier’s report reveals that providers had 1.3 million requests from law enforcement for text messages, call locations, and other information for evidence in investigations. Thousands of records are turned over the police every day, much more than in past years. In fact, AT&T requests from law enforcement had a 300% increase over what it was in 2007, while they have only had a 50% increase in subscribers.Read More »