Tag: Robin Young
President fights Congress on War Powers Act and US role in Libya
Some members of congress from both parties believe the President's ability to undertake military operations without congressional approval should be more limited....
What would you save in a disaster?
What would you grab if you had to run from a fire or natural disaster? A website asks for answers....
Kids vs. Global Warming: Suing the government for the environment
Alec Loorz, a 16-year-old, started the group Kids vs. Global Warming at 12. Now he's suing the federal government to try to help clean up the environment. ...
Few remaining door-to-door sales people
During the 40s and 50s, there were some ten thousand Fuller Brush salesmen. Now, Norman Hall of San Francisco is one of the few left....
Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer star in Mike Mills' "Beginners"
The screenwriter and director of "Beginners" created a film about love. It is loosely based on his relationship with his own father, who came out as gay late in life. ...
The Long Now Foundation's 10,000-year clock
The grandfather of all clocks -- a clock that will register each unique moment for the next 10,000 years -- is under construction. ...
Who owns what you put on Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter updates are being used for big business advertisements. In some situations, legal ownership is up in the air....
Post-Dominique Strauss Kahn, who will lead the IMF?
Dominique Strauss Kahn's resignation from the International Monetary Fund has set off a global power struggle between the European Union and emerging economies. ...
Should I buy gold?
The price of gold has been skyrocketing, and investors are wondering if gold is a safe place to put your money....
Flash Sonar helps blind and visually impaired bike, ski, skateboard
An echolocation method called "Flash Sonar" uses the subtle sound of a tongue clicking to help blind and visually impaired people interpret their surroundings - even at high speeds....
