Going green: Solar energy (installation and photos of a SunPower system)
After a whole year of research and being beaten out last year with Clint's home theatre project, I have finally emerged victorious as this past...
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Trend Watch ’08: Will Studios Get “Jobsed” in Their Quest for Downloadable Profits?
It’s that time of year already. To reminisce about the year that was 2007, and look ahead to that new year just weeks around the…
Interesting Times for High-Tech Acquisitions
It has been a hectic week in my neck of the woods and since Clint wrote the last blog entry, he likes to remind me…
Adobe MAX Descending on Chicago
Two Netflix Blu-ray movies showed up in our mailbox today. A sure sign that I am heading out of town and Clint can get his…
Another Twist in the Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD Format War
A few times every decade, we witness massive format technology wars that cost millions of dollars, pit large studios and technology companies against each other,…
In Review: V-Moda Earphones Give Bose Some Heavy Competition
I’m in DC this week in meetings with my government team. I was able to catch a direct flight on United from SJC to IAD…
Facebook Revelation
I recently joined Facebook just to learn more about it. The main tool I use to connect with colleagues and friends in LinkedIn. However, with…
Technology and Common Sense
Nissan yesterday announced they are starting to test out an on-board breathalyzer system to prevent drunk driving . As much as I am in support…
Home Theater: The Big Picture Without the Big Price
For those of you following in my footsteps, in search of Maslow's ultimate peak, I offer these thoughts on the latest in home theater ups…
ACORD 2007
Attended ACORD Loma Insurance Forum 2007 in Orlando. Had a great time. Ron Dudley, VP of Forms at ACORD invited us to talk about the…