GNC-2009-12-15 #536 Big Announcement Today
First of all folks I may have to go on Emergency travel, if I do I will have a guest host step in. No details I am willing to talk about at this point but I could be gone a…
2009 24hr Podcast Segment 1
This segment runs 90 minutes and includes introduction of the event and my time with Mignon Fogarty. Some very insightful commentary from her an her business partner.
When Green Doesn’t work – LED Lights in Green Bay
So we had this pretty big snowstorm pass through the Midwest. Over a foot of snow, added to a plethora of horrible conditions. But one forseen issue happened that simply came from making the planet greener. Light Emitting Diodes. Green…
DIY Solar Power
Lowes is going to begin offering install-it-yourself solar panels beginning next year. The $893-panels, made by Akeena Solar, easily install on the roof with two bolts, and weigh about 40 pounds a piece. Installation is only the first step, however.…
British Broadband Tax
In his pre-Budget report, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer has confirmed that there will be a 6 GBP tax on all households with fixed-line phones in order to setup a fund that will be used to ensure that even…
GNC-2009-12-11 #535 Are you ready for the 24hr Podcast?
I am not so sure I am a 100% ready but the 24hr Podcast will go live at 11am Eastern Standard Time Dec 12th here at GeekNewsCentral.com with Simulcast on a variety of podcasts and podcasting networks. I am excited…
Two Newbies on the eReader Front
Barnes & Noble’s highly-anticipated Nook eBook reader has begun to ship, and a few reviews are showing up online. The Nook was designed as a direct competitor to the Amazon Kindle, and from what I can tell, it does make…