Author Archives: sergioc

Apple has an unimpeachable reputation as an innovator. But nothing is created in a vacuum. From the famous adaptation of the by-then well-established (among techies) “windows” concept to its late entry to the MP3 and smartphone market, Apple has judiciously … Continue reading →

While covering an Occupy Wall Street planing meeting about a month ago, I learned that the professor sitting next to me was helping coordinate with protestors in other countries. “I’d love to talk to you about that,” I said. “Great, … Continue reading →

Sure, Occupy Wall Street has students with cardboard signs and a couple of socialists. But the tenacious band of occupiers doesn’t have the tactics, demands or personalities of stereotype.

The “Occupy Wall Street” protesters encamped in the New York financial district (currently in a square next to Ground Zero) have achieved some of their goals and missed others by a long shot.

I like thoughtful documentaries, and I like mindless blockbusters – especially on a Friday night. I had expected the latter with the new film Contagion. But in fact it was a mushy mashup of both. End of the world is … Continue reading →