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G8 squibs it on climate change
in Sox First, on July 9, 2009
...ace of it, the news , the decision of the G8 leading industrial countries to try and limit global warming to just 2C (3.6F) above pre-industrial levels by 2050 is heartening. But look between the li...
ExxonMobil funds climate sceptics
in Sox First, on July 2, 2009
...ouring money into lobby groups campaigning against environmentalists and questioning whether global warming exists!...
More Tips to Save Money on Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 17, 2009
...ers. The reason is to help reflect the heat back into the atmosphere to lower the effect of global warming. A white roof will help you to save money on your cooling costs in the summer months, but won...
The Man Who Might Have Saved General Motors
in carzz.org, on June 10, 2009
...s "often wrong, but never in doubt." Perhaps his worst gaffe was when he described global warming as "a crock." He has since accepted "global change" and supports the gre...
Planes, trains & automobiles & climate change
in Sox First, on June 8, 2009
...er the public transport. If they use dirty fossil fuels, it's not that effective to stop global warming. The scientists also maintain that a lot of it depends on usage. A train carriage that'...
Tweeting Too Hard
in Wangtam, on May 21, 2009
... suing Craigslist
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Climate change and health
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
...climate change represents a massive health risk. An article published in Lancet warns that global warming will have an impact around the world. The report says: "Climate change is the biggest g...
Climate change flood warning
in Sox First, on April 20, 2009
...hat Louisiana and even northern California could be overrun with rising water as a result of global warming. Conservative commentators and so-called experts will no doubt attack Chu for being alarmis...
Five Fantastic Golf Locations
in Wandalust, on April 16, 2009
... may still be a little cool in your part of Glasgow or Leeds, but much of our half of the world is warming up. And it's providing some marvelous weather for golf . Consider some of these fantasti...
Climate change: the worst case scenario is here
in Sox First, on March 16, 2009
...sive puts pressure on business and also on the Obama administration to force through through global-warming laws prior to the Copenhagen meeting. With the battle lines already being drawn in the US ov...
Climate change deniers on the increase
in Sox First, on March 13, 2009
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Some fascinating Gallup research showing that 41% of Americans think that global warming is exaggerated (for that read, a hoax). What's fascinating here is that the numbers are on the rise. ...
Toilet Paper Worse than Hummers for Global Warming?
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 3, 2009
... enthusiast and STILL not believe that Man is the main (or even a major) cause of so-called global warming. Considering we are more likely headed into another ice age, perhaps we could use a little mo...
The Bernanke-Obama dance
in Sox First, on February 25, 2009
...ice two-step routine, Barack Obama has come out saying that America will rebuild and recover. The rhetoric is brilliant, but does it stack up? Consider some of his claims: "We have launched a ...
The Pristine Landscape of Glaciers
in Wandalust, on February 24, 2009
...s mentioned in the story are in Canada's High Arctic - on Canada's eastern seaboard. Global warming seems to be having an effect on the glaciers.These pristine, glacier-laden corners of Canada...
Bad Money by Kevin Phillips
in Sox First, on February 17, 2009
...he future of the US energy supply, the value of the dollar and American purchasing power and global warming are converging on the interplay of oil and US currency flows. The US is vulnerable to peak o...
Irish Minister bans climate change ads
in Sox First, on February 11, 2009
...rging people to fight climate change because he doesn't believe human beings have caused global warming. He has told the Irish Times that the ads are "partly information and partly insidiou...
BP, Dominion Power Look to Bring Windmills to Bluefield
in IfEnergy, on February 4, 2009
I attended a public hearing last night. Tazewell County, Virginia is considering an ordinance to regulate the construction of "tall structures" on ridge lines in the Central Appalachian county.
BP Wind Energy and a power company called Dominion want to put 400-feet tall wind turbines o...
Global warming a last priority
in Sox First, on January 24, 2009
...und that the economy and job are the top two public priorities for the Obama administration. Global warming ranks as the last. It's perfectly understandable but failure to deal with climate chang...
French Scientists Say Cleaner Air Could Be Causing Global Warming
in Exclusive from our news room , on January 18, 2009
There is no dispute over whether or not the Earth's overall air temperature is rising, it is, but still unanswered is the question of what is causing the increase.
The big debate centers on whether or not the temperature increase is caused by humans or is it a naturally occurring event whose ti...
Why Obama should take up cricket
in Sox First, on January 15, 2009
...flicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear programmes in Iran and North Korea, a cooling economy and a warming planet, America can ill afford its usual self absorption. Mr Obama needs to be deaf to the s...
Turning Up The Heat On Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 9, 2009
...esy: Steve Garufi. Golf in the Future?
A couple of years ago, I wrote about the effects of global warming on the recreational golf industry in North America. My comments were based on a climate stu...
Climate change chain of command
in Sox First, on January 5, 2009
... the process of formulating the job to handle climate change. It is a critical point because global warming is not just an environmental issue, and the person in charge will need to have a handle on a...
India-Pakistan: Bad for business
in The CIO Weblog, on December 1, 2008
...le in comparison to the dangers which are on the horizon this morning as India raises the level of rhetoric over Pakistan 's presumed involvement with the attacks. If a few masked gunmen runn...
Recession impacts India based outsourcing
in The CIO Weblog, on November 12, 2008
As if having China encroaching on them weren't enough, the powerhouses of Indian IT outsourcing are feeling the impact of the global economic crisis.
Conventional wisdom, including that espoused by yours truly, held that outsourcing shops and their ilk (including consultants) could prosper ...
Hot, Flat and Crowded - Thomas Friedman
in Sox First, on November 3, 2008
...nd Crowded and i must say, I am in two minds about it. Friedman says the only way to fight global warming, or as he correctly calls it, the "global climatic disruption" is through innovati...
Corporate governance takes a back seat
in Sox First, on October 20, 2008
...ould have to adhere to stricter corporate governance rules and executive compensation limits. Great rhetoric but it's not borne out in reality. Corporate governance experts have told MarketWatch...
Financial meltdown and climate change
in Sox First, on October 17, 2008
Why does the subprime meltdown remind me of our inability to deal with climate change? Both are the result of market failure, both are symptoms of the inability of government and markets to plan for the future and both reflect the dominance of short-term thinking. The similarity is creepy. I lo...
The Green RFID Powered Remote Control Module from Favite
in The RFID Weblog, on September 29, 2008
...o an environment friendly battery free product with low power consumption and fights against global warming by killing pollution caused by batteries.
As a result this FAVPRF-UHF1 remote controller m...
Weather
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 28, 2008
... one wrong daily weather guess and she might freeze or combust depending on the day.
I know global warming is a big deal but if you could get on this weather thing, we'd appreciate it! Fashion is...
How global warming will change corporate governance
in Sox First, on September 24, 2008
More than two years ago, I did a blog entry on how climate change would turn into a major corporate governance issue. Now it's heading that way with pressure on the Securities and Exchange Commission to get companies to assess their climate risk; analyze whether that risk is likely to hav...
Oil prices and the credit crisis
in Sox First, on September 18, 2008
... the prospects of a recession but it would not address the fundamental problems of peak oil, global warming, and dependence on politically unstable or hostile countries for our energy supplies. Those ...
Jewelry Bargains at Red Envelope
in The Jewelry Weblog, on September 14, 2008
...ion of sales to benefit Trees for the Future, an organization dedicated to the fight against global warming.
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Diamond Scribble Necklace
Dana David 's brushed-14k-gold pendant is a showp...
Climate Change and Allergies
in Allergies, on August 23, 2008
...urtesy of iStockphoto, Ryan Balderas
A recent Newsweek article discusses the effects of global warming on the prevalence of different types of allergies. Ragweed allergies, which account for the ...
How global warming will change companies
in Sox First, on August 20, 2008
What impact will the climate crisis have on business organizations? It will reshape them, bringing in new lines of reporting and accountability. And it will usher in new careers and jobs. I explain that in my piece here . All the changes will be the result of the new compliance costs foisted ...
Open Source Mobile Battle Warming Up
in The Smart PDA, on August 5, 2008
We recently saw the launch of Symbian Foundation by Nokia, which would make Symbian OS an open source mobile platform. We also know that Google's Android open source mobile platform has created a buzz in the mobile Industry since its announcement and many mobile manufacturers such as HTC ...
Free Enterprise Fund and climate change
in Sox First, on July 25, 2008
...n to crack down on "companies against making false and misleading statements concerning global warming." Apparently companies that are taking a stand on this issue are putting out potentiall...
Global Warming: Linked to Kidney Stones?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 16, 2008
...Okay...before you all laugh. New reports are claiming that one consequence of global warming is more kidney stones for Americans. ;-)
© thynkyr
Adam Voiland wrote in the Health section of t...
Is it the Management?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on July 13, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Bruno Passigatti
In a recent article on Market Watch ( link ), Darrell Delamaide talks about the 2008 presidential candidate's view on outsourcing. Barack Obama, he says, is against giving tax breaks to those companies who outsource. John McCain says that ou...
Dundarave Golf Resort, Prince Edward Island
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 21, 2008
Dundarave Golf Club, P.E.I.
During U-S Open week, my wife and I had the pleasure of spending 4 days in one of our favorite golf destinations - Prince Edward Island .
I have written before about golf on PEI in this space and how rewarding an experience it is but it had been several years s...
Help Solve the Global Warming Problem
in The Social Networking Weblog, on June 13, 2008
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I'm not going to go into whether global warming is real or not. That sort of thing is up to you to decide. If you believe in global warming, or are not really sure either way, then here's a...
Almost Summer Soup
in Do you like to cook?, on June 11, 2008
...We're slowly warming up here in France ( very slowly - this is the coolest, rainiest spring we've experienced in our five years here). Apparently it has even been hotter up north than it has ...
Carl Icahn 称 Yahoo 应以每股 34.375 美元出售给微软
in Wangtam, on June 8, 2008
激进投资者 Carl Icahn 日前表示，Yahoo 应当以每股 34.375 美元的身价将自己出售给微软。
Carl Icahn 称，雅虎应当接受这一价格，并与微软合作。 Carl Icahn 今天在发送给 Yahoo 董事会的一封信中表示，如果他控制了 Yahoo 董事会，他将中断有关备选交易的谈判 ━━━━ 除非能够给股东带来每股至少33美元的收益。
这封信对杨致远施加了更强大压力，要求他或者与微软达成交易，或者走人。 Carl Icahn 表示 ，两家公司合并是微软和 Yahoo 与 Google 竞争的唯一途径。
如果不能与微软达成交易， Carl Icahn 计划...
How To Find a Real Work At Home Job
in Home Based Business, on May 22, 2008
...ob outside the home, why not ask if they'll let you do it at home? More and more companies are warming to the idea!
If you want a business, I recommend you head over to the wonderful forums at W...
Law Professors as Presidents
in Bizinformer, on May 7, 2008
...n government. Roosevelt left and went on safari. Taft set about reforming big business without the rhetoric of Roosevelt. He expanded the Interstate Commerce Commission, created judicial reforms, over...
Climate change dilemmas
in Sox First, on April 30, 2008
... its attitude towards climate change, it might be a sign of shifting ground when it comes to global warming. Still, in the case of ExxonMobil, you shouldn't hold your breath. The Rockefellers are...
San Diego's Balboa Park Gets Trashed by Earth Day Celebration
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 21, 2008
... trash and pollution to show hundreds of energy-saving, green products to help stop man made global warming, err, I mean climate change.
It's amazing how much disregard for nature there is at the...
On Goons and Thugs, and CNN's Ratings
in China Venture News, on April 19, 2008
Life is complicated. Simplistic views, when they're expressed in isolation, can make some particular issue seem simple; but very few issues are really all that isolated.
I know there's almost nothing I can say about the war of words between CNN commentator Jack Cafferty and the government o...
Taiwan in Search of Yuan...
in China Venture News, on April 17, 2008
...With its election cycle mostly behind it now, Taiwan is warming up to the Mainland. As part of that thaw in relationships, Taiwan is trying to attract Mainland tourist - along with their yuan renminbi...
Launch; Retract Your Impact on the Environment
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 15, 2008
...mpact.com , a site designed to inform, educate, engage, and contribute to the fight against global warming.
The site discusses the climate change crisis while explaining the impacts of direct and in...
Directors and donations
in Sox First, on April 14, 2008
...h parties, company directors say they want disclosure. But closer examination shows that's just rhetoric. Deep down, they don't want more transparency. According to a Center for Political Ac...
Wikinomics: a review
in Sox First, on March 28, 2008
...ey become known and, scientists from around the world collaborating on major issues, such as global warming, through online channels. Platforms for participation where companies open their products an...
Gym Gadget: Personal Trainer
in Cool Picking, on March 21, 2008
...ach commands you as you go through your regular workout with requests like "Let's starting warming up." In addition, you can pipe in mp3 tunes for the ultimate gym workout. This piece is...
Carbon world of 2028
in Sox First, on March 19, 2008
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How will global warming shape our world 20 years from now? There will be massive changes. First, it will be a world where companies will have to pay for the right to pollute. That means there wi...
Fair Trade bonanza
in Sox First, on March 14, 2008
...redicting growth of 15.7 percent between 2007 and 2012. This trend will continue to grow as global warming keeps bringing on more natural disasters. The increased awareness will lead to more demand. ...
Climate change and banks
in Sox First, on March 13, 2008
Climate change will affect all facets of the financial services industry and all classes of investing. For investors and finance companies, it presents significant risks. It's likely to have a massive effect on the asset values and credit ratings of corporations. This means it will change the...
Consumers Warming Up on Mobile Coupons
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 11, 2008
Though consumers, in general, are still annoyed with mobile ads , research firm JupiterResearch reports there is a growing number of consumers who are interested in receiving mobile coupons. But the bottom line, adoption rate remains very low at 1%.
"Mobile coupons are gaining traction ...
GM's Bob Lutz: global warming "still a crock"
in Sox First, on February 24, 2008
...eneral Motors Corp Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has come out swinging after his put down of global warming in a closed-door session with journalists. At that session in January, Lutz described glo...
The Tour's New Reality
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 17, 2008
Courtesy: Today'sGolfer.co.uk
I watched most of round three of the Northern Trust Open - formerly the Nissan Open - on television yesterday afternoon.
My first thought was "uh oh, another tournament where Phil is trying to beat journeymen 10 years younger and who have half his experi...
Why Build an ATV Track?
in Under My Helmet, on February 16, 2008
...re increasing instead of decreasing. Today I saw something that might help change some of The rhetoric and lies. (Yes, lies):
The Armstrong County Commissioner Rich Fink correctly points out t...
Kerry Votes for Chevrolet
in carzz.org, on February 14, 2008
...ther
According to Kerry's Chief of Staff, the senator is also helping the fight against global warming and reduction of greenhouse gases by giving shorter speeches.
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Alpha V5 Driver is a Hit
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 12, 2008
...rida.
For a Canadian struggling through a very snowy winter where I am re-evaluating global warming as just a theory after all, it was a wonderful getaway.
And it was made even more pleasant ...
BP's double standard
in Sox First, on February 8, 2008
...r the lid. The question is how it is that a company that has been leading the fight against global warming could also be so cavalier with safety that it borders on the criminal. How do we explain thi...
Snow Golf - The Cold, Hard Facts
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 31, 2008
Courtesy: BBC
My thanks to Golfblogger for The inspiration for today's post.
Golfblogger spotted a piece in the Economic Times, an Indian publication, about snow golf.
The author says he first played snow golf in St. Moritz (lucky man) where they hold an annual World Snow Golf Champio...
Google reshapes philanthropy
in Sox First, on January 22, 2008
...;s move into philanthropy with it setting up a special arm to to fight poverty, disease and global warming. Google.org has the freedom to form start-up companies and work with Venture Capitalists...
The REAL Bill Gates Retirment Video
in Wangtam, on January 15, 2008
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Autovermieter entdecken ökologisches Gewissen
in Das Mietwagen-Blog, on January 3, 2008
...t talking body paint. Whether it's a function of high gas prices or the threat of global warming, green is definitely in.
Beispiele sind die 2.400 Hybridfahrzeuge, die Hertz noch in diesem Jahr...
Gobal warming insurance premiums
in Sox First, on December 29, 2007
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When the history of global warming is written, 2007 will stand out as the turning point. That was the year several reports on climate change were released, there was a deal of sorts at Bali and for...
Affirmagy Gives Hope, Peace, Love and Lots More in Their Gifts of Blankets and Throws!!
in Cool Picking, on December 28, 2007
...Get with the heart - and body- warming trend of affirmations (ideas that will help enhance and improve your life) through these great blankets and throws from Affirmagy !
This is a woman owned...
Christmas Wishes
in Eagle Par Birdie, on December 24, 2007
...d plummet in a bid to attract business.
5. And lastly, spring arrives weeks early thanks to global warming, courses re-open in top shape and you discover your swing is damn near perfect. Merry Christ...
