Who’s Paying For the Free Airport Wi-Fi?


With banks of blinking slot machines situated just past the security check, McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas will never be a “normal” airport. But the tourism and convention money that...

Barbara Bush Is Right About Political Dynasties, But America Would Elect Jeb Bush Anyway


“If we can’t find more than two or three families to run for office, that’s silly, because there are great governors and great eligible people to run.  And I think that the Kennedys, Clintons, Bushes...

Wind Energy Of No Use In The Pacific Northwest


I am all for a diverse energy portfolio and truly believe we can get to the 1/3-1/3-1/3 mix that we’ve put forward by 2040. A third fossil, a third nuclear and a third renewable would be sustainable...
    






China: LOOMING IPHONE PRICE WAR TO BOOST APPLE


Chinese media are buzzing with anticipation as dominant mobile carrier China Mobile (HKEx: 941; NYSE: CHL) prepares to finally offer the latest iPhones for its network next week, after becoming the...
    






Whisper: How To Tell Secrets Without Revealing Yourself


A whisper, even the sound of the word, is somewhat whimsical. In a lowered tone, a voice says something softly, briefly. You can see this happening: One person tells another a certain little...
    






Does Obamacare Deserve Credit For Slowing The Growth In Health Care Spending?


The annual report of from the actuaries over at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is out for 2012 and, for the fourth year running, the news is surprisingly good. Total healthcare...
    






Ahead of the Bell: Twitter downgraded


Twitter falls in premarket trading as analyst cuts rating on lofty stock price NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Twitter fell in premarket trading Wednesday with another analyst cut his rating...
    






The Weekly Oil & Gas Follies


The Weekly Oil and Gas Follies – Volume 27, January 6, 2014   In which we drill down into the @GDBlackmon Twitter feed to briefly chronicle the week’s silliness, foibles, fake news and real news...
    






Why Mobile In The Enterprise Must Adapt Or Die


Admit it: Nearly every piece of business software that you have used over the last few years is confusing, poorly designed and, more often than not, makes you want to do something to your computer...