Jeff Nolan's take on innovation, entrepreneurship, tech and stuff that interests me
“There is no indication of any change in the near future regarding the current state of competition. Market forces have not yet met the challenge of controlling price increases.” [From Telecoms: California Declares Free Market Broken, Recommends Price Controls For Phone Services] huh, the California PUC is suggesting that you can’t have a competitive market [...]
I’ve been watching Pickens with a high degree of curiosity as he pitches his energy plan. On one hand I see a guy worth $4b that isn’t in this for the money, yet I haven’t seen too many billionaires that were not always looking for a 45 degree angle on a deal. I was therefore [...]
Interesting analysis on the candidates proposals for alternative energy and vehicles. PM’s Geek the Vote series takes an in-depth look at the presidential candidates’ policies and positions on science and technology. In this installment, car-tech experts evaluate the stances of Senators John McCain and Barack Obama on America’s future electric vehicles, including funding for battery [...]
Nutritionists are pissed because Michael Phelps is on the front of the Frosted Flakes breakfast cereal box… but I’d speculate they are not nearly as pissed off as the guy who got bumped, Tony the Tiger. That’s great… Of course, nutritionists aren’t too happy about the switch either, since Tony the Tiger’s cereal has three [...]