Your Money Votes, Too
Nov 7, 2008 You may have knocked on doors for Barack Obama, but it's possible you gave money to John McCain. GoodGuide has a tool that sorts donations by party, logo and industry. Tech companies seem to prefer Democrats while food companies love Republicans. The banks, of course, throw money at everybody.
China Gets the (Sooty) Gold in Power Emissions
Aug 27, 2008 China's unceasing economic growth has always worried environmentalists, and a new report by the Center for Global Development may put those concerns on a new level After increasing power-plant emissions by a third this year, China's coal-based power sector is poised to be the most polluting in the world even worse than that of the United States.
Delta and Northwest Join in Airline Mega-Merger
Apr 15, 2008 As airlines around the globe struggle to navigate through tough times for the industry, Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. have come up with their own possible solution. By Tuesday, the two companies had reached an agreement to join forces and create Delta, the world's biggest airline.
Hollywood Writers Back in Action
Feb 13, 2008 After weeks of striking, the Writers Guild of America has struck a deal with Hollywood honchos, ending the protracted impasse between scribes and studios and allowing the stalled wheels of the entertainment industry to creak back into motion on Wednesday.
Meet Frank Giustra, Mining Magnate and Clinton Chum
Jan 31, 2008 The name Frank Giustra may not ring any bells with those outside the international mining industry, but Thursday's New York Times brings Giustra (pictured with Clinton) out of relative obscurity into sharp focus with its startling report about the Canadian entrepreneur, who boldly inserted himself into the uranium business in Kazakhstan (!) and into Bill Clinton's inner circle.Charlie Chaplin on the Villainy of War
Sep 4, 2007 Now seems as good a time as any to revisit the genius of Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator." In this climactic scene, Chaplin rails against the menace of war and hopes for a world where people actually care about each other.
Chavez Terrifies Corporations
Jan 9, 2007 Hugo Chavez announced plans on Monday to nationalize companies in Venezuela's telecommunications and power industries, saying: "All that was privatized, let it be nationalized." The recently re-elected president has ramped up efforts to transform Venezuela into a socialist society, while at the same time consolidating his power.
Why Fight It?
Dec 30, 2006
