Alternative Energy Sources

We live in a world that is fueled by fossil fuel and organic compounds found in the Earth. Oil and coal are non-renewable resources that are quickly approaching an end. Our daily lives rely so heavily on these things that it will take drastic changes to end non-renewable resource use. There are a couple renewable options available for homeowners today to reduce their carbon footprint: they are solar panels and wind turbines. The reason that every home is not equipped with either of these technologies is because of their high initial cost. Both will save people money in the long run, but the cost of entry is steep. So, which is better? It all depends on the application and where you live.

Steve Jobs' TED Speech

This week’s post is about Steve Jobs and his speech at Stanford University. Perhaps the rest of the class will chose to write about this TED speech as well, but the products Apple made under Steve Jobs’ leadership directly affect the residential audio / visual integration business. The man talks about how he overcame being adopted, dropping out of college, and having cancer.