Online Gambling: The Internet's Multi-Billion Dollar Bet

Abha Bhattarai — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:28:27 -0400

Chris Ferguson (#100 on our list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business) and other poker pros are in Washington D.C. this week to sweet talk members of Congress into lifting a three-year-old ban against online gambling in the U.S. If their cajoling works, Internet gambling may play a hand in stimulating the economy and raking in billions of tax dollars.

The Itsy-Bitsy Green Bikini: The Iconic Two-Piece Turns 63, Gets Recycled

Abha Bhattarai — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:42:05 -0400

It was 63 years ago today that the bikini was first unveiled at a fashion show. At the time, the skimpy swim suit was so scandalous that not a single model agreed to wear it down the catwalk--and in the end, designers had to enlist the help of a professional stripper, Micheline Bernardini, to debut their two-piece creation. But bikinis have evolved from shocking to beach friendly to...Earth friendly. The latest eco-friendly collections are made of everything from bamboo and soy to recycled fish nets. Gimmicky? You bet!

Bike-Sharing: Cycling to a City Near You

Abha Bhattarai — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:26:22 -0400

The road to bike-sharing is paved with broken locks.

Rampant theft and stolen parts have plagued bike-sharing programs since the first one debuted in Amsterdam in the 1960s. But that hasn't stopped cities from trying: Paris' initiative--among the world's most advanced programs--has been mired by theft and vandalism. More than half of the initial fleet of 15,000 custom-made bicycles in Paris have gone missing, and many more have been defaced and destroyed.

What are your thoughts on the Turning Torso building? Is it an adequate replacement for the Kockums Crane?

Abha Bhattarai — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:32:12 -0400

Malmo - Company of Friends

Where are the cool and creative places that inspire you in Malmo?

Abha Bhattarai — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:01:20 -0400

Malmo - Company of Friends

Can Malmo's model for renewable energy be reproduced in other cities?

Abha Bhattarai — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:01:20 -0400

Malmo - Company of Friends

How has Cleveland's "shrinking city" affected you? What measures would help reverse -- and prevent -- the damage?

Abha Bhattarai — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:25:05 -0400

Cleveland - Company of Friends

What makes Cleveland "fast"? What innovations are moving the city forward?

Abha Bhattarai — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:18:30 -0400

Cleveland - Company of Friends

Where are the cool and creative places that inspire you in Cleveland?

Abha Bhattarai — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:17:28 -0400

Cleveland - Company of Friends

Innovators Reveal Cool, Creative Spots in Seattle

Abha Bhattarai and Zachary Wilson — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 -0400

1. Peter Ungaro CEO, Cray Inc.

"Seattle is great city for runners, and one of my favorite places to run is along the Downtown waterfront. The views of Seattle on one side and the vistas over Puget Sound on the other are truly inspiring."

2. Ken Jennings Jeopardy whiz