Black Gold at 150: The History of Oil in America

Before 1859, America had no oil business. August 28 marks the 150th anniversary of its first commercial well. Today, the U.S. is the world's third-biggest oil producer and largest consumer. Join us for a tour of this gas-guzzling nation.READ»

Seven Mysteries Online This Week

Weird things happen, yes--but when technology is the cause, everything seems more confusing. Didn't we build these things? Don't we know how they work? Here are seven quiddities topping the social news sites this week. Amazon Steals ...READ»

Drill: The U.S. Oil Industry Turns 150

Before 1859, America had no oil business. August 28 marks the 150th anniversary of its first commercial well. Today, the U.S. is the world's third-biggest oil producer and largest consumer. Join us for a tour of this gas-guzzling nation.READ»

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Row 44's In-Flight Wi-Fi Poised For U.S. Take-Off, Europe Next

In-Flight Wi-Fi services have had come and gone, with Boeing abandoning its Connexion programtwo years ago, but at least one company is on the brink of bringing its system to a wide U.S. audience: Row 44. It's recently been trialing ...READ»

Sarah Palin: Advertising Industry Metaphor

"An ability to babble nonsensically and make people believe it...Sarah Palin is perfect for the ad industry.," writes Dan Goldgeier, an Atlanta-based advertising copywriter and AdPulp blogger. If you're ...READ»

Anglo American’s Bristol Bay Controversy: Wildlife vs. Mineral Riches

The first woman CEO of one of the world's biggest mining companies is pushing a wildly controversial project. At stake: a half-trillion dollars' worth of minerals, millions of wild salmon, and a new corporate strategy for a tarnished industry.READ»

Build Buzz for Your Business: Leverage the November Election.

Tonight is the vice-presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.  Entrepreneurial students are using the event to “cash-in” on the debate and promote their ...READ»