Last year's Copenhagen climate conference failed to produce any sort of useful legislation, so they're tapping the crowd. So far? Four responses. READ»
In 1980, the United States Congress passed the Bayh-Dole Act--also known as the University and Small Business Patent Procedures Act--which was intended to help universities and national laboratories bring technology to the ...READ»
Earlier this week, China halted all shipments of rare earth metals to Japan. That's bad news for batteries, lasers, wind turbines and solar panels. READ»
In May 2010, the National Academy of Sciences released three reports confirming the strength of climate change science and recommending U.S. strategies to cope with climate change. Dr. Tom Wilbanks of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory chaired the NAS report on climate change adaptation in America. Here he sums up the underlying message of the reports.READ»
In all my years in business, I have yet to hear someone say: "I love corporate politics." On the other hand, I meet plenty of people who complain bitterly about corporate politics--sometimes even in the companies they run. So, if nobody loves politics, why all the politics?READ»
There's a game called the Waiting Game that works like this: you sit on the sidelines, waiting for everyone else to go first. And then you skip a turn. Or a hundred turns. And before you know it, the game's over. Everyone else is ...READ»
Earlier in the week, I was interviewed by Michael Krasny at KQED (our local public radio station) about BP's new CEO Robert Dudley and the more general question of CEO accountability. You can listen to the interview here if you like. ...READ»
The climate bill's death in the U.S. Senate last week was a major blow to environmentalists everywhere. As a result of extensive infighting, the watered-down bill omits cap-and-trade, energy efficiency standards, and the Renewable ...READ»
Is it possible a Jesuit priest just might be one of the best chief executive officers Silicon Valley has ever known? Read about Santa Clara University's Father Paul Locatelli, his amazing achievements and, what makes him a standout CEO. READ»
Over the past 24 months, a deplorable activity in the money management business came to light. It got the name "pay to play" but was just another form of bribery. However, for some reason, the definition of this expanded to include any campaign contributions to any state or local officials.READ»
The House of Representatives approved a bill last week to snuff out access to porn on government-owned PCs. "Fair enough!" the more puritanical among you may think. But the bill's halo effect could be financially tricky. The anti-porn ...READ»
Google announced a restart of Street View data capture operations, but in the wake of the fiasco about illegal wireless network snooping, there's no Wi-Fi kit aboard Google's cars. That fiasco is rolling on independently, however. ...READ»
After being caught in a series of statements that allowed
and encouraged people to believe he served in Vietnam, even though he honorably
served in the Marine Corps Reserves during that time, Connecticut Attorney
General and ...READ»
Obama Picks Elena Kagan, U.S. Supreme Court Nominee VIDEO Below - If confirmed by the White House and later by the U.S. Senate, Kagan will replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. VIDEO NBC News: ...READ»
FELA stands for the Federal Employers' Liability Act, which was
originally enacted in 1906. However, shortly after the passage of FELA,
the United States Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional. Congress
re-passed the ...READ»
No sooner had President Obama signed the last piece of the health insurance reform package on March 30 than he hit the road, traveling to a number of states to sell the public on the new health care law of the land. On their Easter/Passover recess break, many members of Congress were engaged in their own READ»
“Change management is not about what decisions to make around strategic planning or long-range planning; change management kicks in after a decision has been made, and it’s a very systemic, disciplined methodology.”
It’s a ...READ»
believe health care costs will continue to rise, and 52 percent think the quality of care will go down. Further, 57 percent believe passage of the proposal currently working its way through Congress will hurt the economy. READ»
Week of March 15, 2010The White House last week continued to rail against rising health insurance
premiums to help build popular support for his health care reform
package. But the effort to focus the blame for rising costs on ...READ»
The Week in Health Reform—Federal Legislative OverviewThe White HouseOn March 3, President Obama continued his push for Members of Congress to complete health insurance
reform legislation within the upcoming weeks. He delivered a ...READ»
Americans Support Incremental Steps to Reform: In a newly released Rasmussen Reports survey , 52 percent of American voters continue to oppose the health care plan proposed by President ObamaREAD»
WALL STREET'S BAILOUT HUSTLE
Goldman Sachs and other big banks aren't just pocketing the trillions we gave them to rescue the economy - they're re-creating the conditions for another crash BY MATT TAIBBI
William M. Keever
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WALL STREET'S BAILOUT HUSTLE
Goldman Sachs and other big banks aren't just pocketing the trillions we gave them to rescue the economy - they're re-creating the conditions for another crash, BY MATT TAIBBI
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