Shelly Palmer

The Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin has outlined a plan to create its own Internet, free of potential censorship. The plan would require the group to launch satellites into space, which in practice is a rather ineffective way to provide Internet coverage. The group’s long term plan is to put an amateur astronaut into space… Read More ⟹ ... (more)

2012: The Year of Energy Efficient Lighting

2012 begins a new era of energy efficiency for the most basic item in your home: the light bulb. The Energy Independence and Security Act signed into law in 2007 finally comes into effect, requiring manufacturers to offer light bulbs that are 25% more efficient than the traditional 100-watt bulb. Read the full article at… Read More ⟹ ... (more)

Verizon Cancels Proposed $2 Convenience Charge

Verizon is dropping its plan to charge customers for one-time bill payments. The convenience charge would have cost customers $2 each time they used a credit or debit card over the phone or online. Over 100,000 people signed an online petition against the charges within a day of announcing the proposed fee. Read the full… Read More ⟹ ... (more)

Shelly Palmer Radio Report – January 2, 2012

After failing to compromise over new rates, Time Warner Cable pulled the MSG Network and MSG+ from subscribers’ cable TV line-up. If you’re a fan of the New York Knicks or a local NHL team, you’ll miss many of this year’s games. In other news, Verizon is dropping its plan to charge customers for one-time… Read More ⟹ ... (more)

MSG Network, MSG+ Dropped by Time Warner Cable

After failing to compromise over new rates, Time Warner Cable pulled the MSG Network and MSG+ from subscribers’ cable TV line-up. If you’re a fan of the New York Knicks or a local NHL team, you’ll miss many of this year’s games. Time Warner Cable claims that MSG asked for a 53% increase in rates.… Read More ⟹ ... (more)