Why Cars Are So Noisy — Part 4 Thieves that steal catalytic convertors want a very rare and expensive metal — but they can’t get it because of complex extraction processes. Out of all the PGMs, it is the most coveted and one of the rarest on Earth. Rhodium might…

OK, so now you are thinking that with these small little flakes of platinum from stolen catalytic convertors, thieves probably can’t make a whole lot out of doing this. …

You are probably wondering why thieves would go through so much trouble to steal catalytic convertors. That rusty piece of junk at the bottom of an SUV or truck looks like worthless bent metal; however, platinum and the other rare earth metals in CCs are ready for the taking —…

I visited my friend who was vacationing in the Bay Area this summer and while we chatted on the hotel patio, our conversation ended up sounding like a bad cellphone connection. …

Here is the fundamental problem with student-athlete compensation. The university says that they are fairly compensating the athlete with an education. BUT the reason the athlete is there on campus is because the athlete’s prime directive is to PLAY THE SPORT, and getting an education is a secondary option. …

In 2014, Texas A&M only sold souvenir jerseys featuring the number 12 on it. The prior year, they barely kept up with demand for souvenir jerseys with the number 2 on the front and back — that was Johnny Manziel’s number. Texas A&M was already planning for an adverse ruling…

I am a HUGE fan of Ed O’Bannon — amazing player, and even more so as a plaintiff. I choose not to go into all the details, especially since I’m not a lawyer — you can read a brief history of cases here: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/supreme-court-to-weigh-college-sports-intersection-antitrust-and-amateurism The real crux of the argument…

Tomorrow, March 10, is another big buzz day just like when Airbnb or Bumble went public. Roblox has a near $30 billion private valuation, and the indication is a direct listing opening price of $45. A few VCs and the founders will make a gigantic profit. I gave my concerns…