Topic: Nevada

Waste Coffee Grounds Make Great Biofuel

As well as being the early morning fuel for billions of office workers, researchers have discovered that coffee, in the form of spent grounds, makes a pretty decent biofuel. The Nevada-based team recently pointed out that one barrier...READ»

Nearly a Third of U.S. Already at 10% Unemployment

New July unemployment figures show that 15 states have already reached 10% unemployment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Many economists and pundits have focused like vultures on the national jobless rate rising to 10% ...READ»

First Solar Building Largest Photovoltaic Plant in U.S...Maybe

Nevada is a veritable gold mine of solar energy, so it's not surprising to hear that photovoltaic company First Solar is teaming up with Sempra Generation to build the largest solar photovoltaic plant in the U.S. in Boulder City, ...READ»

Okay Consultant, Lemme See Your License!

Consultant Debunking UnitREAD»

iFive: Wrath of Wizards, Spy Swap, Facebook Returns Gifts, YouTube Rexlaxes, 5 Billion Energy Tax Break

Good morning. While you were snoozing like a bear and dreaming of double rainbows, legions of Warcraft players were arming for a revolt against Blizzard Entertainment, Obama announced more manufacturing tax credits, YouTube was ...READ»

Nevada Asset Protection Trusts

Do revocable living trusts provide asset protection? In two words: “Not usually.” READ»

The Town That the Internet (Almost) Forgot

What happens when the Web comes to a remote town?READ»

Incorporating a Nevada Business

Setting up the right type of business entity in Nevada is crucial for a lot of good reasons. READ»

Environmentally Friendly Rental Cars

With gas costing more than $2 a gallon now, I have felt an almost Pavlovian desire, no doubt originating from my 1970's childhood, to explore all things energy efficient. If you are experiencing the same thing and travel actively for business, here is one way to kill two birds with one stone: Rent an environmentally friendly vehicle.READ»

Cluttered Work Space

File under: Bad Idea? This spring, Nevada-based Orbital Development auctioned off the opportunity to send 22 pounds of "personal cargo" (read: garbage?) to the moon on a commercial space launch. "Condition of the cargo cannot be ...READ»

Letter from the Editor

Where the Wild things are.READ»

• Infographic: Google’s Stock

How Would You Spend It?

Congress passed the bailout plan with a price tag of nearly a trillion dollars, but the ink was hardly dry on this new Monopoly money when quite a few experts began to predict it wouldn’t be enough. Some estimates hope the ...READ»

Work/Life: ...But Boss, I Saved $15 at the Bunny Ranch!

The unpopularity of American Airlines' $15 first-checked-bag fee is stimulating the creative impulse in marketers who want to tap into travelers' desire to get some relief from the airlines' expanding list of fees. While ...READ»

The Helmet Saves Lives in Motorcycle Crashes

While it might not be the most chic apparel you will ever wear, a motorcycle crash helmet may save your life.READ»

America Reacts: Dem Ads Outperform GOP Ads on Economy and Jobs

We tested 8 campaign ads from 4 key election contests with more than 500 voters using technology to capture their moment-by-moment reactions. The ads were all about positions on the jobs and the economy, and the results were surprising.READ»

The 8 Most Exciting Solar Projects in the U.S. [Updated]

We look at some of the most exciting solar projects--both existing and planned--in the country. READ»

Steven Sears Attorney - Asset Protection, Estate Planning

Steven Sears Attorney and CPA, Steven Sears Attorney, Steven SearsREAD»

What's the Big Deal About the Wheego Whip?

At first glance, the Wheego Whip isn't that exciting. It's made in China, it only goes up to 25 mph or 35 mph (depending on state laws) and it gets 40 miles on a single charge. But according to Jeff Boyd, the President of Wheego ...READ»

The World's Most Innovative Companies

We canvassed the experts, analyzed the products, and crunched the numbers. From visionary upstarts to storied stalwarts, here are companies that dazzle with new ideas -- and prove beyond a doubt how business is a force for change. We call them the Fast 50.READ»

• Presenting the 2008 Fast 50
• The Faces and Voices of Google
• Slideshow: The World's 50 Most Innovative Companies

Too-Fast Cities

Five spots where the risks outweigh the upside.READ»

40th World Series of Poker

Though Las Vegas casinos are taking a beating -- gaming revenue is down this year by double digits -- one segment of the gambling industry remains evergreen: high-stakes poker. The WSOP is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a ...READ»

Nevada Med Mal Suit Within One Year

If you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice (med mal) and live in Nevada, you only have one year to file a lawsuit. READ»

Next-Gen Investing

Giants like Fidelity and hot startups such as Thrive are developing new technologies to soothe bewildered investors.READ»

• Infographic: America's Financial Dashboard

How to Data-Mine for Trends Before You Date Around

If you have any interest in your fellow human being, the OKTrends blog run by dating site OKCupid can tell you more about interpersonal relationships than you've learned in decades of being dumped. In the style of Google Search ...READ»

Datebook

Critical calendar listings for August 2005.READ»