This search engine sequences the DNA of politics to determine whether you’re Republican or Democrat

October 19, 2012 5:06 PM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

"I think we've sequenced the DNA of Republicans and Democrats," Mintigo general manager and CMO Jason Garoutte told me today. "Based on words on someone's website, we'd have a very good chance of of determining who is a Democrat or a Republican."

Tech industry to Republicans, Democrats: tech jobs are everywhere (not just in Silicon Valley)

August 29, 2012 11:49 AM John Koetsier
John Koetsier

A new report from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute revealed that tech jobs are hot, they're getting hotter, and they're not just in Silicon Valley ... or Silicon Alley. In fact, communities in unconventional hotspots Wisconson, Ohio, and North Carolina have recently seen increases of more than 10 percent in high-tech employment.

The subtext? Don't kill the goose that's laying the golden eggs.

The 11 best election apps to keep you in the know

August 28, 2012 8:00 AM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Editor's Pick With the Republican National Convention starting today in Tampa, the 2012 election enters its most intense phase. Thanks to our smartphones and social networks, there have never been more ways to get information on the candidates and events of the season.