The Stimulist

Why Green Visionary Olivia Zaleski Is Kind of a Big Deal

Max Linsky — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:00:10 -0400

AGE: 25
JOB: Reporter, green visionary, eco-activist
WHY YOU CARE: Because Zaleski is one of the planet's strongest voices on the intersection of sustainability and corporate affairs

The Private Option: Cash for Bumpers

Max Linsky — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:10:23 -0400

Wal-Mart | Pioneers "Unit of Green" with Sustainability Index

Josh Skolnick — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:53:50 -0400

Why we like this: Because government alone won’t solve the climate crisis.
Source: The Big Money

Gist: When Wal-Mart speaks, retailers listen.

The Banning of Bottled Water

Josh Skolnick — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:50:36 -0400

Why we like this: Because of all the things that are emblematic of the halcyon days of the 1983-2007 economic expansion—McMansions, Hummers, the universal right to a $400 Nylon Handbag—we may look back on bottled water as the most ridiculous craze to overtake our nation

The Banning of Bottled Water

Max Linsky — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:48:06 -0400

Why we like this: Because of all the things that are emblematic of the halcyon days of the 1983-2007 economic expansion--McMansions, Hummers, the universal right to a $400 Nylon Handbag--we may look back on bottled water as the most ridiculous craze to overtake our nation
Sources: Guardian, Grist

Income Based Repayments | Now That's School Reform

Max Linsky — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:23:52 -0400

Why we like this: Because the concept of paying what you can makes far more sense than paying what you can't
Source: LA Times

Yes, California Can

Carlos Watson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:31:56 -0400

Will D.C.'s New Egghead Culture Last?

Sean Braswell — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:01:33 -0400

In his recent address at the Radio and TV Correspondents' Dinner, comedian and proud nerd John Hodgman mused that Barack Obama may be the first nerd president of the modern era. The conventional wisdom during the campaign, of course, was that Obama was more cool than geeky.

The W Economy

Carlos Watson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:25:49 -0400

True to this site's slogan, I've stayed optimistic on the economy over the last six months. Well, I've stayed mostly optimistic. But I am starting to worry.

Meet Padmasree Warrior, Cisco's CTO [Video]

Max Linsky — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:25:17 -0400

JOB: Chief Technology Officer, Cisco
WHY YOU CARE: Because this woman can see the future--and you're a big part of it

Phantom Traffic Jams Explained

Max Linsky — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:39:12 -0400

Why we like this: Because who hasn't dropped into first gear on the Interstate for no good reason?

Source: YouTube/MIT via Channel 19