by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The world’s consumption patterns continue to be a major issue today as population growth climbs and resources become scarce. Often, when referring to consumption levels, the topic of sustainable development arises, and it forces us to think about the... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee On a recent family vacation, my family visited some Mayan ruins, consisting of a 30-acre walled site containing a series of very impressive structures. Several of these structures were designed as sun calendars to help farmers time the planting of... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Since the Ronald Reagan and Margret Thatcher days, we have been moving toward a shift in risk from the employer to the employee. Neo-libertarian free trade and globalization have become our mantras, with the accompanying cultural change. Free trade... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana Until a few years ago, ethanol, biofuel or bio-diesel were the words that came to mind when one talked about the alternative energy industry. Today, however, solar and wind seem to be the buzzwords. While the number of new wind farms and photovoltaic... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jim Bruckbauer Last month I shared some notes on Keith Brophy’s Tech Trends lecture, which he gave in Grand Rapids, MI. He described innovative new technologies that are just around the corner and how we can potentially use these technologies. This month...