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Digital Changeover Forecast: Slight Chance of ‘Snow’
The switch to digital broadcasting on TV will have to wait while government gets its act together.
How to Prevent a Digital 9/11
Washington and software companies must work in tandem to defend America against a devastating cyberattack.
Obama’s Inevitable Crackberry Withdrawal
Painful as it may be, Obama's going to have to kick this habit along with his cigarettes.
Michael Crichton: A Devout and Honest Skeptic
His powerful writing will live on after his death — and make us think about issues like global warming.
Twittering to Terrorists
The new fun, cool technology can help savvy jihadists track and kill American soldiers.
Making Sense of Our Financial Mess
At last: a (somewhat) simple explanation of what caused the credit meltdown and where we go from here.
Manufacturing on Demand: The Future Is Now
"Rapid prototyping" will revolutionize design and fabrication just as Napster changed how we listen to music.
Separating Palin Fact from Palin Fiction
The complete (but still growing) list of Palin rumors: good, bad, and fishy.
Live from DNC: Bill Keeps It Short
Did they have snipers on him or something? Plus: Some thoughts on Biden's speech, and poverty.
Live from DNC: Eyewitness to Mayhem (Day 2)
What to do if you have an unhinged radio host screaming in your face.
Live from DNC: ‘Ask Charlie Anything’
Colorado native Charlie Martin continues his Denver diary and takes questions from readers. Latest: Charlie serves as Michelle Malkin's impromptu bodyguard...
Why McCain’s Meeting With Dalai Lama Should Be Big News
It says a lot about John McCain that he went out of his way to visit the Tibetan leader — especially when contrasted with his Democratic rival's behavior in Germany.
IndyMac: Not Such ‘A Wonderful Life’
Portraying Senator Chuck Schumer as the evil Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life makes understanding a bank run fairly easy.
How Much Is That Gay Marriage in the Window?
Gay couples can use private contracts to replace marriage but it doesn't come cheap.
Why Trains Just Don’t Work in America
Even if you're crazy about trains, you'd have to be nuts to expect that they could ever compete with air travel in a country this size.
There’s Good News and Bad News About the U.S. Budget
America's budget problems can be solved — but only if politicians grasp basic economics.
A One-Room Schoolhouse for the 21st Century
This back-to-basics educational venue, made famous during the 1800s, is surprisingly feasible today — even in the center of Manhattan. Could it get students learning again?
Amazon’s Kindle Draws the Reader In
The popular e-book device isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn good. Moreover, it points to a very exciting future for the world of publishing.
What Will Your Next Computer Be Able to Do?
Computer nerds should have a field day with gadgets available a decade from now. Our growing dependency on these devices will profoundly affect society as well.
New Publishing Industry Needs New Editors
As small runs and self-publishing vastly increase the selection of books available, the industry needs agents who can promote the ones actually worth reading.
March Madness and Bear Stearns
Investments can be as random and as risky as a coin flip or a basketball game. Just ask Bear Stearns.
Record Companies, RIP
What if Elvis had MP3s and MySpace? A revolution is underway in the music business and only a few smart companies are likely to survive.
Arthur C. Clarke, 1917-2008
In his 90 years, brilliant sci-fi author and futurist Arthur C. Clarke watched the world transform completely -- and he had forseen it all. Charlie Martin pays tribute.
Today’s Health Insurance Ain’t Insurance
Charlie Martin examines the ongoing evolution of the health care landscape, and realizes that what we call insurance these days is anything but.
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