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What powers the richest Americans?

Right now there are no greentech billionaires on Forbes' list of the 400 richest Americans. That could change. But there are over two dozen billionaires who depend directly on the fossil fuel industry for their wealth. That is just one reason it'll be very hard to reform...

Tags: Billionaire, Fossil Fuel, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-10-01

How big can Ubuntu get?

How big can Ubuntu get?Really, wrong question. Mark Shuttleworth is not in this for the money, heis in it for the sheer fun of it, pride, and recognition. He loves excitement, and he is living his dream. If he can keep from losing his fortune on this, it will be...

Tags: Desktops, Ubuntu, open source

Discussion threads 2008-04-23

Monopoly Here & Now 1.0 (Mac)

What would MONOPOLY be like if it were invented today? Find out as this classic family favorite gets a modern makeover for today's would-be billionaires! Load your account with millions, roll the dice, and move all-new tokens around the board. Buy and sell all-new properties featuring popular destinations from across...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Billionaire, Token, Macgamestore, Corporate Governance, Desktops, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-09-19

Billionaire II 1.09 (Windows)

Billionaire II is a new thrilling and exciting business game where only the BIG money makers win. Through clever business, shrewd acquisitions, fast and furious killings in shares and bonds, you gradually build up your fortune. The first one to become a Billionaire wins!

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Billionaire, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-03-19

Monopoly Here & Now Edition 1 (Windows)

What would Monopoly be like if it were invented today. Find out as this classic family favorite gets a modern makeover for today's would-be billionaires. Load your account with millions, roll the dice, and move all-new tokens around the board. Buy and sell all-new properties featuring popular destinations from across...

Tags: Billionaire, Token, SpinTop Games, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Software

Software downloads 2007-02-21

Photo: Larry Page addresses AAAS

larry Page, the director of products Google, described several of his areas of interest in science and technology during the hour-long talk, which was a rare engagement for the nerdy billionaire.

Tags: Larry Page, billionaire, director, photograph, Google Inc.

Image galleries 2007-02-17

Thoughts on net neutrality ...

It seems popular to have a view about net neutrality, so I thought I might as well throw my feelings into the melting pot, not that I think that they are going to make any difference at all ... As I see it the Internet is growing at a phenomenal...

Tags: Internet

Blog posts 2006-07-11

Photos: SpaceX rocket flames out

A possible fuel leak snuffed some of the excitement out of the launch. But backer and Internet billionaire Elon Musk isn't finished.

Tags: billionaire, excitement, Internet

Image galleries 2006-03-27

Photos: SpaceX rocket flames out

A possible fuel leak snuffed some of the excitement out of the launch. But backer and Internet billionaire Elon Musk isn't finished.

Tags: billionaire, excitement, Internet

Image galleries 2006-03-27

Billionaire 2.81 (Windows)

Billionaire is a business simulation with some similarities to "Monopoly". The game takes place in The Billionaire City, which is waiting for you to build your business in, gain market share, and make your opponents go bankrupt! Buy properties, set up your own chain of companies, and make your opponent...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Billionaire, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2000-03-28

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Cap and trade controversial in Australia

This is what happened:An Australian researcher who was critical of mainstream theories got censored.The new Inquisition: dare to raise your voice against the enviro-whackos and they get all angry.CEC FAILs againCEC claims: [i]"An Australian researcher who was critical of mainstream theories got censored."[/i]He wasn't censored for disagreeing with the global...

Tags: theory, CEC, global warming, Cap-and-Trade, carbon dioxide, tax

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Asia-Pacific leaders: no final deal in Copenhagen

Here Harry, take this tylenol.You're way too excited.The end of US freedomsWelcome to the new world where you are going tobe taxed and wealth transferred to other countries.2010 Vote them out.2012 Vote him out.Here's some better newshttp://www.climatedepot.com/a/3515/Prominent-Russian-Scientist-We-should-fear-a-deep-temperature-drop--not-catastrophic-global-warmingThanks to solar cycles, there's more to fear from COOLING than warming.Harry is such...

Tags: Government, leader, global warming, rich nation

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

U.S. and China to talk global warming

The talking heads are coming ntntSays the guy who accuses people of wife beating here.nt.I hope they talk about how global warming is a farceWhich it actually is, at least man-made global warming. Yes, the polar ice caps are melting, and there is a SLIGHT increase in temperatures.... but the...

Tags: global warming

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

Green building boom

Somebody please explain something here.How can these green building--and associated manufacturing--jobs not be the same old "not green" jobs just slid into a new spot? Are these in addition to the "not green" jobs. Are the old "not green" just canned and dropped from the rolls of humanity....

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, McGraw-Hill Construction, job

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Antarctic science denies global warming deniers

Oh now, oh my!Attention all people who pass gas you maypass your gas now.Plus, don't forget to tell Al Gore he isliving the good life selling carbon creditsand he is on his way of being a billionaire!If you want to walk to work, eat vegetables,stop using toilet paper and worship...

Tags: climate change, carbon dioxide, global warming

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Pre-Copenhagen climate talks end in Barcelona

Who could he be talking about?How about the 57% of people in America who don't buy carbon emissions causing global warming?Looks like the other "vested interests" needs to step up their re-education regime, er, I mean, need to do more "raising awareness."Lies told to control populationOh yeah, look at Al...

Tags: Government, Vertical industries, Kevin Rudd

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Icahn to resign from Yahoo board

What a surpriseHe wanted to rape the company and pocket a ton of money like all modern American "investors".I hope no one really thought he wanted to build yahoo into something better.We know. But still, merging with Microsoft might be a good idea.Don't you think?Dittoditto. I really don't like the...

Tags: board, Yahoo! Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Icahn to resign from Yahoo board

Billionaire Carl Icahn, who launched a proxy war for control of Yahoo after co-founder Jerry Yang rejected a Microsoft takeover last year, said he will resign from Yahoo's Board of Directors, according to reports. Noting that the board no longer needs an activist, Icahn said he is...

Tags: Board, Yahoo! Inc., Carl Icahn, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-23

Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooks

O.o[i]Looks like Michael Dell is pushing for people to upgrade to the newest Dell laptops/desktops and Windows 7.[/i]He has to. It's how they make money.RE: Michael Dell - Loves Windows 7, slams netbooksNetbooks are about travel and portability. Am I going to give up my quadcore desktop? ...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Dell Computer Corp., Michael Dell, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

What do Bill Gates and other billionaires see as the world's #1 problem?

Population growth is NOT a problemSpend a few days reading at http://globaleconomydoesmatter.blogspot.com/ and you will be convinced that DECLINING populations are the problem that we should be concerned about.RE: What do Bill Gates and other billionaires see as the world's #1 problem?Not often that I agree with you, but you...

Tags: capitalism, Bill Gates

Discussion threads 2009-09-29