President Obama's third State of the Union address focused on economic fairness for Americans, with the president declaring, "It’s time to apply the same rules from top to bottom: No bailouts, no handouts, and no copouts."
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Obama's State Of The Union: Millionaires Need To Pay Fair Share Of Taxes (And Bin Laden Is Dead)
Obama's SOTU Focuses On Economy, American Innovation
In his second State of the Union address, President Obama cited the need for both parties (newly civil) to work together in order to move the United States' economy ahead, as the country continues its recovery and as China and India become even bigger global competitors, "At stake right now is not who wins the next election — after all, we just had an election. At stake is whether new jobs and industries take root in this country, or somewhere else. It’s whether the hard work and industry of our people is rewarded. It’s whether we sustain the leadership that has made America not just a place on a map, but a light to the world."
New York Not As Innovative As Boston, Still Innovative
According to a new ranking of international cities for "global innovation economy in volatile economic conditions," Boston is the most innovative city in the world the second year in a row. New York came in at #5 according to an index "based on measuring 31 common industry and community segments weighted against global trends," though the Innovation Cities website doesn't seem to mention just what those are, or what any of it means. We just know we beat San Francisco.
FINALLY: Filthy Bananas Will Be Individually Wrapped in Plastic!
Since time immemorial, the only thing protecting the world's precious banana fruit from contamination has been the boring old peel. Well, Momma Nature, it's a new millennium, and it's time for a brand new bag! So 7-Eleven has come up with a new twist on an old classic: The company will now begin individually wrapping each banana sold in its stores in plastic. It's a start, but ultimately we'd like to see each banana also packaged in a bruise-resistant Styrofoam shell.
Manhattan Airport Foundation's Bold Plan for Central Park
For well over a century almost a thousand acres of prime Manhattan real estate have gone to waste, as thousands of roustabouts loiter daily on that great green monument to squandered potential: Central Park. But at last a group of visionaries are trying to turn this urban void into something the city desperately needs: an international airport! But what about JFK, you say? Let the Manhattan Airport Foundation explain:
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