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The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400
The University of Florida in Gainesville is the No. 1-ranked party school. It's a distinction that surprises some students, and administrators hope new policies will help the school change that reputation.
Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience.
McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who's at the McCain rally in Dayton.

The Talk of the Town

Lauren Collins: The Brooklyn painter Kehinde Wiley.
Lauren Collins Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The painter Kehinde Wiley first travelled to Nigeria in 1997. He was trying to find his father, whom he had never met, or, more crucially for a portraitist, seen. (His mother didn’t have any photographs.) After several weeks in Lagos, he found his dad, who welcomed him. But--like any . . .
James Surowiecki: What drives market volatility?
James Surowiecki Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
American investors are frazzled. True, oil prices have fallen from their most vertiginous highs, the dollar is a bit stronger, and the stock market has actually risen over the past month. But none of those things have happened in a smooth and steady fashion. The stock market’s “ascent,” in particular . . .
Hendrik Hertzberg: What Barack Obama is up against.
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The week before the week before this week’s scheduled gathering of the delegates and their media camp followers in Denver, the nominee-presumptive of the Democratic Party did something that is strongly recommended, and ought to be mandatory, for anyone who has just logged a year and a half’s worth . . .

 

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500 Association of Professional Futurists - Supports practicing futurists by advancing dialogue on state-of-the-art methods and strategic directions in futures studies; events, bibliography, and provocations free; members-only resources (requires qualifications and fee to join).
Meta Description: [ The Association of Professional Futurists is a thriving community of professional futurists committed to leadership and excellence in the futures field. Our members provide a unique perspective to anticipate and influence the future. We provide network and community building opportunities for bes... ]

Bay Area Futurists - Contains weblog used to explore accelerating change in technology, science, society and business.

Craig Research Labs - A private sector scientific research firm, existing to accelerate the technological development of the human race.
Meta Description: [ Craig Research Labs promotes and funds scientific research and public education in all branches of the pure and applied sciences. ]

500 Foresight for Regional Development Network - Project links scientists, technology foresight experts, and policy-makers working in Europe to create a toolkit to integrate participatory foresight techniques into policy formulation for regional development; website offers brief explanation, and members-only workspace.

Foresight Institute - The non-profit Foresight Institute focuses its efforts on nanotechnology, the coming ability to build materials and products with atomic precision, and systems that will enhance knowledge exchange and critical discussion, thus improving public and private policy decisions.
Meta Description: [ preparing for nanotechnology ]

Foundation for the Future - Non-profit organization offers seminars and publications related to envisioning future human evolution. Includes nomination information of the Kistler Prize for excellence in human genetics research.

Frontier Organizations on the Web - - A list of organizations engaged in frontier and visionary work such as future studies, philosophy, personal and social liberation, and advanced technology
Meta Description: [ This is a list of organizations engaged in frontier and visionary work such as future studies, philosophy, personal and social liberation, and advanced technology ]

Future of Science - Annual international conference in Mannheim, Germany.

Imagitrends - Non-profit organization focused on sustainable development offers free e-journal and provides environmental scanning services related to trend-spotting.

Institute for Alternative Futures - Nonprofit research and educational organization specializing in aiding organizations and individuals to more wisely choose and create their preferred futures.

Institute for Future Studies (IFS) - Conducts research and public discussion of questions concerning future use of information and communication technologies, especially in the professional and educational worlds. Staff profiles, services and current project information, and publication library provided.
Meta Description: [ The Institute for Futurestudies is a young institution of applied research, which focuses on selected topics of future of education and work. It has been founded by the Association for Flexible Learning in Innsbruck (Austria). Main interests are in the research and ... ]

Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) - One of the eight Research Institutes of the European Commission (EC), the IPTS organizes regional foresight studies on science and technology to inform political and economic decision-makers.

New Civilization Network - A network of people, projects and ideas for building a world that works.
Meta Description: [ A network of people sharing their visions and collaborating in making the world work for everyone. ]

New Environment Association - Background and current activities directed toward achieving a sustainable world that is supportive of all human beings.

NewDay.nl - Dutch community from people who have doubts about the future.
Meta Description: [ A concept, soon to be released, that shortens time to the future ]

Northern Land Use Institute - Planning, environment and Land Use Issues of Northern British Columbia are all the focus of the Northern Land Use Institute at the University of Northern British Columbia

OmegaPoint: Futurism and the Technological Singularity - Community of information theorists, consciousness researchers, and artists. Contains the latest information concerning techno-gnosis, paradigm shifting, quantum realities and the approaching event horizon.
Meta Description: [ Omega Point Institute is an online think tank and information portal for futurism, the technological singularity, 2012 eschatology, esotericism, mysticism, and the approaching shift. ]

404 The Center for the Study of Technology and Society - Innovation - Keeping up with technology's developments is central to anticipating its social effects. The Center is a nonprofit research and educational group based in Washington, D.C.
Meta Description: [ A nonprofit educational and research organization based in Washington, D.C. that studies the social effects of technology. ]

The Centre for Future Studies - Futures think tank focussed on future trends and their impacts for applications including product development, strategy formulation, marketing communications, customer relationship management; site includes trends analyses, scenarios and predictions, upcoming events, and discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ The Centre for Future Studies is an independent international think tank concerned with research into future trends and developments and their impact on business and society including such issues as: sustainable development, globalisation, healthcare, education, the future of digital communicatio... ]

The Club of Rome - International think tank composed of prominent intellectuals and decision-makers analyzing global, interlinked, long-term problems challenging the future of humanity and the planet using systems analysis and futures research; site offers reports, upcoming events, a forum, and links to further resources.
Meta Description: [ The Club of Rome is a global think tank and centre of innovation and initiative. As a non-profit, non governemental organisation (NGO), it brings together scientists, economists, businessmen, international high civil servants, heads of state and former heads of state from all five continents. ]

The DaVinci Institute - Comprised of over 150 scientists, researchers, and futurists located across the United States, its goal being to track emerging technologies and speculate about future inventions.

The Digital Exploration Society - DEX - Multimedia authoring from remote, natural places allows children and adults to understand how to express themselves in the new media world of global digital communication.

The Long Now Foundation - A project of computer pioneer Daniel Hillis and Whole Earth founder Stewart Brand to develop a 10,000 year clock. This is long-term project that gets people thinking past the mental barrier of the Millennium.
Meta Description: [ The Long Now Foundation was established in 01996 to develop the Millennium Clock & Library Projects and promote long term thinking. ]

The Millennium Project - Think tank of futurists, scholars, business planners, and policy makers.
Meta Description: [ The Millennium Project of the American Council for the United Nations University is a global participatory futures research think tank of futurists, scholars, planners, and policy makers who work for Governments, international NGO's and Corporations. ]

The Mother's Service Society, Pondicherry, India - Social science research institute which has done extensive research in such areas as social development theory, economics, management, peace and governance, the future of money, the future role of the Internet, the future of science, the future World Army, and the Global Century.
Meta Description: [ The Mother's Service Society, a social science research institute in Pondicherry, S. India. Research on a social development theory, economics, management, global security, peace, alternative education, governance, psychology, science, applied spirituality. ]

The UACTO Universe - This is the UACTO Universe. This concerens what we think the future in 2020 will be like.
Meta Description: [ The Permanent Headquarters of UACTO. ]

Universal Transparency - Explores the feasibility of a future surveillance society in which everyone has access to all the surveillance (universal transparency of surveillance); articles, forum, related books, links to related pages.
Meta Description: [ WE Educate - YOU participate, debate and create fair and effective surveillance alternatives for tomorrows problems! ]

World Future Society - For people interested in how social and technological developments are shaping the future. Futurist forecasts, interviews, publications, upcoming events, and organization information.
Meta Description: [ World Future Society Web Site, complete with membership information ]

500 World Futures Studies Federation - A professional society of futures researchers, academics, consultants, and their affiliated organizations. Includes activities, events, newsletter (and archives), membership directory, and members-only sections (fee required to join).

World Resources Institute - Non-profit organization supporting research, conferences, education, training, and policy initiatives for environmental stewardship and sustainable development; resources available online include essays, research reports, and powerpoint presentations.
Meta Description: [ WRI believes the remedy to global environment and development problems lies not in reducing growth, but in breaking the connection between expanded prosperity and depleted resources. WRI tries to build bridges between ideas and action, meshing the insights of scientific research, economic and ins... ]

World Space League - Primary Objective: To establish a World Wide Network of people who believe that Space Business / Travel /Education should be available to all people regardless of age, race, religion and income.
Meta Description: [ World Space League ]

World-Information.org - Organization explores implications of new information and communication technologies. Includes press releases, information on events and exhibits, and links to related resources.