An Obama administration appointee at the Energy Department pressed White House analysts to sign off on a $535 million loan to Solyndra even though his wife worked for the failed solar panel maker’s law firm, according to internal e-mails made public on Friday. The revelation adds new drama to a political battle over the administration’s … Continued
A Moore’s Law for computers and energy efficiency
Today’s smart phones need to be charged far more frequently than older cell phones. But if weren’t for rapid improvements in energy efficiency, smart phones, laptops, and other mobile gadgets might still be on the drawing boards. A paper published in the last edition of the IEEE’s Annals of the History of Computing finds that … Continued
How to Use Secret Facebook Groups to Enhance Your Business
One of the most underutilized features of Facebook for businesses is the Secret Group. A Secret Group is easy to create and manage, and it is perfect for small-group interaction. Keep reading to discover powerful ways these groups could help your business. Facebook originally created Secret Groups for people to have small, intimate interactions with … Continued
Does Facebook Fan-Gating Hurt Facebook Engagement?
Fan-gating or Like-gating is the practice of displaying certain content only to users who Like your Facebook page. It’s an increasingly common practice and something I discuss with clients almost daily. But is it a good idea? What is Fan-Gating? Fan-gating is accomplished by creating two versions of a tab on your page—one that’s shown … Continued





