Schools using out-of-school suspension drug policy show increased likelihood of marijuana use

Schools where administrators report using out-of-school suspension to enforce drug policy and where students report low policy enforcement, regardless of the type of drug policy adopted, show an increased likelihood of marijuana use, according to new research. Schools that used abstinence-based prevention and those that counseled students about the dangers of marijuana use showed a lower likelihood of marijuana use. - Source      

Schools using out-of-school suspension drug policy show increased likelihood of marijuana use

High temp superconductivity: You can't play checkers with charge ordering

Physicists have observed the shape of a strange phenomenon that interferes with high-temperature superconductivity called charge ordering, discovering that it is stripy, not checkered, and settling a long-standing debate in the field. - Source      

High temp superconductivity: You can't play checkers with charge ordering

Uncovering a reaction's secrets

A theoretical and experimental study could lead to improved catalysts for producing hydrogen fuel from waste biomass. - Source      

Uncovering a reaction's secrets

'Green' batteries made to last: Oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites

An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices. Electrochemical devices are crucial to a green energy revolution in which clean alternatives replace carbon-based fuels. This revolution requires conversion systems that produce hydrogen from water or rechargeable batteries that can store clean energy in cars. Now, Singapore-based researchers have developed improved catalysts as electrodes for efficient and more durable green energy devices. - Source      

'Green' batteries made to last: Oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites

From Broke To $170 Million In 6 Months

William Nobrega was broke and living on his mother’s couch six months ago. Now he’s at the head of a growing insurance company valued at $170 million. This is how he did it. - Source      

From Broke To $170 Million In 6 Months

Is Oil Getting Ready To Plunge Below $40?

Crude oil’s glut is only getting worse and bullish speculators still haven’t capitulated, which may be a sign of further pain ahead. - Source      

Is Oil Getting Ready To Plunge Below $40?

2015's Least-Engaging Brands in the United States

This past January Brand Keys announced the top brands that 36,605 US consumers found to be most emotionally engaging. That meant consumers saw those brands as best meeting their very high expectations. It also meant that those brands were going to very profitable, and included Dunkin’, Hyundai, Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Amazon, Chipotle, and Discover. Unfortunately, as with all lists, there’s a top and a bottom, and this week Brand Keys released the list of the 10 least-engaging brands of 2015. - Source      

2015's Least-Engaging Brands in the United States

My Boss Has No Clue What My Job Is

Hector is frustrated because his new boss Rick has no idea what Hector does all day and isn’t curious to learn. What would you advise Hector to do? - Source      

My Boss Has No Clue What My Job Is

Art + Corporate Sponsorship = A Match Made In Hong Kong

The art fair template suits Hong Kong, a frenzied financial hub that loves to view and purchase world-class items in convenient locations. - Source      

Art + Corporate Sponsorship = A Match Made In Hong Kong

Spring is getting shorter every single year

It’s almost springtime! (You laugh hollowly, as you …

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Spring is getting shorter every single year

Greek PM assures EU creditors reforms coming to unlock cash

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras assured European Union creditors at late-night crisis talks in Brussels that his leftist-led coalition would present soon a full set of economic reforms in order to unlock cash to stave off bankruptcy.

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Greek PM assures EU creditors reforms coming to unlock cash

Obama to Iran's people: 'Best opportunity in decades' to pursue different future with U.S

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama, in a message to Iran’s people and leaders on Thursday, said this year represented the “best opportunity in decades” to pursue a different relationship between their two countries.

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Obama to Iran's people: 'Best opportunity in decades' to pursue different future with U.S

Google wants you to 'wear what you want' with new Android Wear ad

Google’s new Android Wear commercial — part of the search giant’s “Be together. Not the same” campaign — showcases the many different varieties of smartwatches available with Android Wear.

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Google wants you to 'wear what you want' with new Android Wear ad