New poll reveals consumers’ #1 reason for using iPad is for working on the go
A new Sybase (NYSE: SY) study of over 2,000 US consumers on the topic of mobile device usage has found that the #1 reason U.S.…
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All aboard the Sir Richard Branson spacecraft express
It was a “momentous day” according to Richard Branson’s spacecraft developer. Will space travel some day be affordable for all? Yesterday Virgin Galactic, one of…
Rhone Rangers San Francisco Grand Tasting
Rhone Rhangers, a non-profit dedicated to promoting American Rhone varietal wines, will hold its annual grand wine tasting in San Francisco this weekend. The largest…
Deepak Chopra on consciousness, Red Shoes edition
Deepak, you had us at the first layer of consciousness. As he spoke at the Cinequest Film Festival recently, Deepak Chopra may have sent karma-sized…
Sunday Espresso: Inspirational week thanks to James Carpenter, Michael Jackson
It’s been one of those weeks where things went, as my Dad might say, tickety-boo. Or: just right. Business is humming, meaning my head is…
San Jose Rep: Ed Asner coming, ‘Legacy of Light’ added
Before the premiere of Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the San Jose Rep Friday night, artistic director Rick Lombardo made a few crowd pleasing announcements. The first…
2010 US Census: Counting the ways it can be improved
Saturday morning and finally found some time to complete the 2010 US Census. My household, like about 120 million other homes in America received a…
Is Energy Star misleading consumers?
Yesterday the Federal Government announced plans to start testing Energy Star claims to ensure manufacturer’s appliances are in fact saving energy. According to Consumer Reports,…
Palm shares plummet, concerns over viability
Shares of Palm Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM), which sells smartphones such as the Pre, plummeted 25% this morning amidst concerns about viability. The financials look rough with revenue…
U.S. ad spending down 12.3% in 2009, but Internet climbs 7.3%
Kantar Media reported this morning that U.S. ad spending fell 12.3% in 2009. Newspapers and radio were hit hardest, each declining about 20%. The only…