Bradley J. Fikes
INNOVATION: A sound idea for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease isn't one of those illnesses that get a lot of attention or research, says a close relative of mine with the disease. Nevertheless, It's serious.
Nov 17, 2009 | 1:00 pm | Loading…
INNOVATE: Mix with the creative elite at Playhouse event
This holiday season, some of Southern California's most seasoned entrepreneurs will meet at the La Jolla Playhouse for a special night dedicated to innovation.
Nov 03, 2009 | 3:10 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Biotech, drug advances costly, necessary
We all want to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die to get there. Developing innovative drugs is a lot like that old bromide: Everyone's in favor of it, but no one wants to spend the vast sums required.
Oct 27, 2009 | 1:35 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Couple offers taste of loose-leaf tea with tea bag ease
TEMECULA ---- Don't know your fannings and dust from a Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe? Diane and Vern Walden will be happy to show you, and your palate, the difference.
Oct 20, 2009 | 12:15 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Curiosity is creativity's parent.
Inventors and innovators live in the same world as the rest of us. They just look at it differently. They see things we don't and imagine things that they turn into reality. From the garage tinkerer to the molecular biology researcher, curiosity makes them tick.
Oct 13, 2009 | 1:35 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: E-waste to cash gets innovation nod
The consumer electronics boom has produced a corresponding plethora in something less desirable: ever-growing mountains of discarded cell phones, cordless phones, PlayStations, GameBoys, iPods, etc.
Oct 06, 2009 | 10:55 am | Loading…
INNOVATION: Innovation's in the air
Innovation is all around, if you know where to look. I found some nice examples while on a trip to Portland last weekend. These may not be world-shaking, but even relatively minor steps forward can make a difference.
Sep 22, 2009 | 2:10 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Ibis follows biosensor technology where it leads
More than a decade ago, Carlsbad's Isis Pharmaceuticals began to develop a universal antibiotic. While that program didn't work out, the effort led to creation of a biosensor that can identify all bacteria and many other microbes.
Sep 15, 2009 | 8:20 pm | Loading…
WiFi or cellular: Why not have both?
Laptop-toting road warriors face the constant challenge of how to connect to the Internet. Shall they depend on a Wi-Fi connection, or do they pay for a cellular data plan?
Sep 08, 2009 | 5:00 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Awards showcase the region's most innovative products
Friday is the deadline for nominations to what's known as the Oscars of San Diego innovation, Connect's Most Innovative New Product Awards.
Sep 01, 2009 | 2:05 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: The latest advanced material ---- steel
ESCONDIDO ---- Steel, that Industrial Revolution stalwart, might be in for a new burst of popularity if a 4-year-old startup gets its way.
Aug 25, 2009 | 1:35 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Bridging the gap from potential to reality
CARLSBAD ---- A lot of hard work comes between getting an idea for a product and actually selling it.
Aug 18, 2009 | 3:40 pm | Loading…
INNOVATION: Finding a mentor
For all you inventors laboring away in solitary research and single-minded development, it's never too early to find a mentor.
Aug 11, 2009 | 11:35 am | Loading…
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