Topic: University of Tennessee

International Congress on Biological Invasions

Incoming! Every year, the gypsy moth, zebra mussel, and other invaders do more than $130 billion in damage to U.S. agriculture, forests, rangelands, and fisheries. Worldwide, that figure soars past $1 trillion. "Part of the problem," ...READ»

Taxing Litigation

The state of Illinois is suing 70 online retailers for not collecting sales tax. Citing a state law that requires retailers maintaining a physical presence within Illinois' borders to charge sales tax, the state's suit is targeting ...READ»

She Leads a Championship Team

Abby Conklin discusses her slow start and fast finish as cocaptain of the Lady Vols -- and what she learned about leading.READ»

If Popeye Were a Biochemist

Well, blow me down: Spinach is not only good for you, but one day might be good for the environment, too--in the form of batteries.READ»

Consultants and Summitry - Into Thin Advice

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T-R-U-M-P! What's That Spell?

Thinking about going back to school, but don't want to deal with all those pesky exams? Looking for a school that will teach you about the real world? Then Trump University is the place for you! Established last May on the ...READ»

Fast Company Recommended Events November 2009

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All the News That's Fit to Blog

Say good-bye to the old-school pundits on the op-ed page of the "New York Times." It's time to blog.READ»

Email Security Lessons from Gov. Sarah Palin

After Sarah Palin's email account was breached, the McCain campaign promised swift retribution. The hammer of justice fell last week on David Kernell, the son of a Tennessee state lawmaker. The 20 year-old University of Tennessee ...READ»

Sports: Is This New Football Startup Made to Stick?

If you knew who Marcus Katz was, you would probably think he's crazy. Katz is a San Diego entrepreneur who made his money in private school loans. And now he's committed $75 million to start a new professional football ...READ»

Van Jones: "I'm Bad! I'm Slick!"

Oakland activist Van Jones is on a mission to bring green-collar jobs to the urban poor. His mightiest weapon: His mouth.READ»

The Ballad of Clayton Homes

Berkshire Hathaway's $1.7 billion acquisition of a mobile-home company seemed like a perfect match. Then shareholders got a look, and a folksy tale suddenly turned ugly.READ»

Living in Dell Time

For most businesses, warehouses full of stuff are a kind of security blanket. But Dell has replaced inventory with information, and that has helped turn it into one of the fastest, most hyperefficient organizations on the planet. Here's how Dell uses speed as the ultimate competitive weapon, and why rivals may never be able to catch up.READ»