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15 Jan 2010 22:51

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Tech: AT&T and Verizon fight a war for cheaper unlimited plans

  • $89.99 for unlimited voice and text if you are on Verizon – which is a good deal, but doesn’t include data plans (though those have been improved quite a it)
  • $89.99 for the same thing from AT&T – unless you’re on a smartphone like an iPhone, in which case you can get unlimited with a data plan for $119.99 source

13 Jul 2009 10:12

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Biz: Honda plans to push the hybrid envelope into sports car territory

  • A company must increasingly have individual character to stand out. Honda had very strong energy at its founding, and we want to use that energy for the future of Honda.
  • Just-appointed Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito • On the company’s long-term plans for their cars. Next on the list? Expanding the definition of what a hybrid vehicle can be, with a speedy CR-Z hybrid sports car early next year. Speedy and green? Interesting. • source

08 Feb 2009 21:25

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U.S.: Harsh criticism of the stimulus thing from a top senator

  • Everybody on the street in America understands that. This is not the right road to go. We’ll pay dearly.
  • Sen. Richard Shelby • The ranking Republican on the Senate Banking Committee. So, if this isn’t the right road to go down, why didn’t we go down the right road with our last president? Just sayin’. • source