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Remembering Ross Stone, an Influential Leader of IEEE Technical Activities

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Longtime editor of IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine Stone, who served as chair of the TAB periodicals committee, established 15 ad hoc committees to further IEEE’s publication goals. During his career, he also served in leadership positions for 16 wireless communications startups.

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Celebrating the Life of Columbia Professor Stephen Unger

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He wrote several papers on ethics and technology, as well as computer science, and he penned articles for IEEE Technology and Society Magazine and The Institute. He published three books on the topic, including Controlling Technology: Ethics and the Responsible Engineer.

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A Cheapskate in Monterey

Baua Electric

and Sunglass Hut replace “weedy lots and junk heaps,” though a central plaza with bronze sculptures of Steinbeck and some of his characters pays tribute to the past. Now chains such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The brewpub Alvarado Street Brewery was buzzing when I stopped in for a quinoa bowl ($16) and a Mai Tai tropical I.P.A.

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10 Lessons From the Legacy of Apple’s Steve Jobs

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In his tribute to Jobs, former U.S. On its 25 October 2005 cover, Time magazine hailed Jobs as "the man who always seems to know what's next." It now can house 12,000 employees. Jobs had amazing vision. He foresaw what the future of technology could—and should—be. And, crucially, he brought that vision to fruition. Focus on design.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

I just read the article in the June/July issue of Homepower magazine written by two firemen who have solar panels on their roofs. FROM HOMEPOWER MAGAZINE written by Fire engineer Matthew Paiss: Access, pathways, and smoke-ventilation space: Providing a 3-foot setback from the edges of the roofline. It’s part of my tribute to him.

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Flight Simulator Gave Birth to 3D Video-Game Graphics

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In 1999 Bill Gates penned a moving tribute to the Wright brothers. In 1977, he wrote an article for Kilobaud: The Small Computer Magazine describing the “Sublogic Three-Dimensional Micrographics Package” he had created, which brought 3D to microcomputers outfitted with the popular Motorola 6800 microprocessor. “It Artwick was right.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Money-losing Chevy Volt will stay alive even if it cant "pay the rent" Tesla CEO will refund money if theres an "Armageddon scenario" Resources About Send us news tips Contact Us Advertise Corrections?

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