Category Archives: consumer habits
Bringing Sexy “DC” Back
Interesting article I read from EcoGeek via Greentech Media… http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2346/. I never knew that computers and LEDs ran on DC power… hybrid AC/DC buildings might be the way of the future for consumer cost savings and overall sustainability. Brief overview of DC Electricity … Continue reading
Filed under consumer habits, economy, energy, technology
The Energy “Non-Crisis”
Last week, I attended a presentation by Pierre-Olivier Pineau, a professor at HEC Montreal who specializes in energy policy. He delivered a presentation entitled “The Energy Non-Crisis.” His basic thesis is that the current state of global energy consumption does not … Continue reading
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Too Much Texting
I always find it annoying watching someone swirve on the road only to find them texting on their cell phone as I pass by, my fist waving angrily out the window. This whole texting revolution has gone too far in my mind. … Continue reading
Filed under consumer habits, productivity, safety, technology
Price as a Value Indicator
I came across an interesting blog post today by a software developer based out of NYC called Joel Spolsky. He talks about a recent statement by EMI boss-man Alain Levy who says that iTunes is going to begin selling older … Continue reading
Filed under community, consumer habits, pricing
Uncertainty and the Powerlessness of Oil Consumption
It goes without question that with pump prices as high as they have been this past year, the mass public generally loathes the oil companies. A recent Harris Interactive study on 20 industries showed that consumer share a serious distain … Continue reading
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