Why Do We Know About Solar Panels On The White House?
Solar panels will be installed on the White House rooftop as of Spring 2011, but you’ve probably heard that from popular news. The United States is expected to feel the surge of energy and follow suit, I suppose, as the president sets and example for the rest of the country.(?)
Now that a push to stop Global Warming has been stalled in the Senate, Obama has committed to pursuing this problem “on a smaller scale.” A much smaller one.
Obviously, if Obama installs solar panels on the White House, the rest of the country will follow suit and Global Warming… Continue reading
Capital Bikeshare Will Make Us Greener
Big change needs to start somewhere. In Washington D.C., the concept of “bike sharing” is taking shape for the good of the environment and personal health, not to mention saving a few bucks.
Capital Bikeshare is one of the only bike sharing organizations in North America and models itself after a similar program in Montreal. Essentially, Bikeshare allows residents in D.C. and North Virginia to rent out bicycles from kiosks located around the city.
Once you sign up for a membership online, you are ready to go. The organization offers monthly and annual memberships at affordable prices, but also charges… Continue reading
Apple iPad Killing Laptops
Apple’s ongoing success with their new iPad is doing more than bringing in revenue for the technology giant.
According to Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn in a Huffington Post article, the iPad has reduced sales of laptops by a startling 50%.
The success of the device is redefining the entire demographic for portable computing and providing a mid-range option for niche technology users. In other words, people who don’t need the functions of a full computer can save money and enjoy an iPad.
There seems to be two main categories of consumers of these devices. First off are… Continue reading
Facebook Movie Threatens Facebook President
Phrases like “soon-to-be classic” and “defines a decade” have already been used in early reviews of David Fincher’s new film about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, titled “The Social Network,” and Zuck should be worried.
It’s ironic that one of the first serious threats to Facebook president Mark Zuckerberg’s quiet reputation is a film entitled “The Social Network.”
When I heard about the movie, I immediately wanted to know if Facebook, or Zuckerberg, were involved in the production of the film in any way. At this point, we can safely say they are not.
In fact, Facebook and its 26-year-old… Continue reading
