Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks picked by myrthachang 3 years ago

"Although great human tragedies like Iraq and Darfur dominate the news, the vast majority of the world is living in peace, conflicts actually decreased over the past decade," says the 2007 State of the Future report. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

Quarter One for 2009 is coming to an end and it’s been an exciting ride thus far in the computer hardware sector. With computers being such integral parts in our everyday lifestyle, innovations shining through are getting harder to find. Here’s a roundup of the best, and a look to what the future may bring. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

A senior Palestinian official has said the Palestinians ought to unilaterally declare a state if peace talks with Israel do not succeed.

Good luck, chaps. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

An awesome 360° photo of the future. You will need Quicktime in order to see this. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

In the bright and shiny future, we all live in green, gleaming communities, monorailed shuttles at the ready, climate-controlled at all times -- a sort of Logan’s Run, but without the forced euthanasia. It almost happened... picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

The cash-strapped University of California - forced to lay off employees, cut pay and offer fewer classes because of deep cuts in state funding - has now agreed to lend the state nearly $200 million.
*Seriously* picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Texas students will have four more words to remember when they head back to class this month and begin reciting the state's pledge of allegiance. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

Tiny pores on the surface of plant leaves that are sensitive to carbon dioxide may contribute significantly to future flooding as a result of increasing atmospheric pollution. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

A man says when he bought old file cabinets at a recent state surplus auction, he was surprised to find Ohio personnel files inside.

Tom Gary says the documents included Social Security numbers, medical histories and salaries of five former state employees. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

A Massachusetts State Police officer lost his Logan airport billet and got a written reprimand after getting a manicure while in uniform. Hope that was one good manicure, trooper picked by suebe 3 weeks ago

Lawmakers across the country are sponsoring resolutions — most of them only symbolic — asserting state sovereignty, in effect the right to ignore any federal law or policies they deem unconstitutional, including the stimulus bill, the No Child Left Behind Act and any new assault rifle ban. picked by lynxears 9 months ago

Predictions from the time travel trilogy that came true.

Obviously from the future part. Not the 1955 or 1885 parts. That would be less impressive. picked by pocksucket 7 months ago

In the formation of droplets in a stream of falling sand, scientists have witnessed a dynamic that points beyond the boundaries of traditional physics, and may represent one aspect of a fifth state of matter. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Shouldn't we have flying cars, moon hotels and meals in a pill by now? This blog looks at the future predicted in the past that never happened. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

The Empire State Building has been a lot of colors throughout the years, but it may become permanently green. picked by suebe 8 months ago

When you travel through time and space, you're bound to run into yourself occasionally. These meetings can be awkward, embarrassing, or lead to uncontrollable fainting, but there are some things your future self can teach you better than anyone else. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

An interesting prediction from Dilbert creator Scott Adams on the future of newspapers in the electronic age. picked by gratheo 2 years ago

A daring parachute jumper sued the owners of the Empire State Building Tuesday because security guards prevented his leap from the New York structure in 2006. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A brewery has launched a low alcohol beer called Nanny State after being branded irresponsible for creating the UK's "strongest beer".

Update to this. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago