Autonomous Transportation
From my colleague Jon LeSage:
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo division is preparing to launch the first-ever commercial autonomous vehicle service in early December, according to a source familiar with the plans. (more…)
Here, Fritz Maffry offers these observations of a few of the tech giants:America’s Brand
The marketing services company I ran for more than 30 years occasionally partnered with ad agencies whose clients needed the specialized form of demand generation we delivered. It was for that reason that I found myself in the lobby of Ogilvy and Mather in New York City one afternoon, waiting to go into a meeting. (more…)
Trump Mystifies
Concerns over President Trump’s mental health have waxed and waned over his term in office. At times he appears extremely consistent in his demagoguery as well as his wanton destruction of American values (like honesty and decency) and institutions (like democracy). (more…)
Surprise: Hate Crime on the Rise
Is there more hate crime in America under Trump, or does it just seem that way? Maybe the media is just more interested in reporting it, perhaps to spur ratings with sensationalized garbage.
No, it’s not a figment of your imagination, at least according to the FBI, which reported a 17% spike in hate-fueled violence during the first year of the new administration. (more…)
Tesla Sells Fun
Considering how interested most Americans are about the performance of the cars they drive, it’s surprising that there isn’t even more people for the new Tesla Model 3. Via software called “Track Mode,” the Performance Model 3 is now “world’s quickest sport sedan,” according to Motor Trend. (more…)
Here’s Why Trump Needs To (Physically) Survive
Most of us have encountered those who hope Trump somehow dies. I sure have; I know tons of them. Here’s a discussion, at the bottom of which I present my thoughts on why this isn’t a rational wish.Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Destroying the Amazon
Question: The far-right nationalist Jair Bolsonaro, now president-elect of Brazil, said he will lift existing restrictions on land development. In what year did Brazil require all landowners to keep a percentage of their terrain forested–ranging from 20% in some parts of the country to 80% in the Amazon?
Let’s Hope the White Supremacist Movement Is Waning
Those who have never experienced an earthquake can only imagine how terrifying it is. Yet the terror resides exclusively in the fact that, when the ground starts to shake, no one knows if it’s going to be a 4.5 (no damage) or a 9.0 and destroy half the state. (more…)
What Happens in Henderson (Kentucky) Doesn’t Stay in Henderson
…. when that something is the closing of another coal-fired power plant. In this case, the results are better health for all citizens of Earth. (more…)
