10 Careers For the Not-So-Distant Future

Daily Galaxy has an interesting round up of hot careers for the future. Not too boring, and not too far fetched. All of the occupations jibe with trends we’ve been watching come down the line. 2012 is the year these jobs are predicted for, which is approaching fast. Give your boss notice now, and start brushing up on simulation engineering, robotics and space hospitality.

MSNBC’s 10 Careers for the future list:

Organic food producers, retailers
Computational biologists
Parallel programmers
Data technologists
Simulation engineers
Boomer companions, caretakers
Genetic counseling
Brain analysts
Space tour guide
Robot builders, tenders

[MSNBC via Daily Galaxy]

Unique Interior Design: Salt Lined Rooms For Relaxation

Omotesando, Japan is home to an interesting concept spa called Saltasia. It’s a female only spa featuring salt lined rooms that promote anti-aging and relaxation. Kept at a comfortable 41°C, the rooms provide a a space for lounging, meditation and stretching. Hexagon shaped salt tiles cover all surfaces with colored LED lighting behind them. Soft ambient music also plays in the background, making it into a complete sensory relaxation cocoon.

[via C Scout]