Thursday night marked the first wave of preseason football games. With the start of a new season comes a flurry of fantasy football pools between offices, families, friends and strangers.
And we figured, what about a spin? Fantasy politics.
As part of our effort to report on social media trends, tools, and technology, we will be periodically recognizing politicians, candidates, and political organizations who are utilizing social media in effective and creative ways.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is leveraging the Internet as a way to learn more about the presidential preference of the city's visitors, by asking this question before granting access to WiFi Connection: "Suppose the presidential election were held today, Who would you be more likely to vote for?" Gearing up to host the Democratic National Convention, the poll seems like an attempt to gauge popularity of the Convention.
The new battery can power an electric car up to 100 miles, but their goal is to reach 200 miles between charges. "I think we’ve got better than a 50-50 chance to develop a car that will go to 200 miles on a charge," [GM CEO Dan] Akerson said. "That would be a game changer."
Their new lithium-ion batteries would also be substantially less expensive than existing electric car batteries.
Another week of the presidential campaign cycle, another wave of campaign ads hitting airwaves. The media teams of Obama for America and Romney for President have traded barbs all summer long, with no end in sight. Claims of dishonesty and distorting records are abound.
It's been almost 20 years since a question regarding the classification of marijuana laws has been heard in federal court. But, on October 16th, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C.
It's been almost 20 years since a question regarding the classification of marijuana laws has been heard in federal court. But, on October 16th, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Emma and her 3D printed “magic arms” that give her full mobility Credit: Stratasys