by Brian MacIver | Nov 26, 2015 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON — It is legal to sell marijuana in 23 states. But pot businesses can’t deposit their money in banks because of federal banking laws. While the dilemma has been a back-burner issue in Congress for several years, a solution may be in the works. A...
by Brian MacIver | Nov 9, 2015 | Entertainment, Topics
Online music streaming services like Pandora or Spotify are a great way for artists to get their music out to a large audience and get paid. But the current pay distribution system disproportionately rewards musicians with higher click rates. Panelists at the Future...
by Brian MacIver | Nov 4, 2015 | Politics
Lower prices at the pump and increased domestic production of oil and natural gas have some experts predicting energy may be a secondary issue in the presidential campaign while remaining a factor in key down-ballot races. In 2016, the energy issue is likely to make...
by Brian MacIver | Nov 2, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON – Direct-to-fan is a multi-billion dollar missed opportunity for many artists who are stuck in the old “if you build it they will come” business model. Direct-to-fan turns that old model on its head – ask your best fans what they want and how they want it...
by Brian MacIver | Oct 29, 2015 | Sports
WASHINGTON — An 11-year-old horse named Crescendo competed in the Washington International Horse Show in mid-October. He didn’t win; he didn’t even place. But his rider, Morgan Dickerson, still called his performance “a miracle.” While...