“There’s a lot of oil and gas here. We’re going to have to think about what to do with that at some point.”
— DOUG SUTTLES, chief operating officer of BP, on the prospect the company could one day resume drilling in the …
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Bloggers Ordered to Take Down Radiohead Songs That Were Once Free
Hard times for the UK band? Not exactly. The orders didn’t actually come from the band, but from record industry groups who equate posting songs to file sharing.
Is the Gulf Oil Spill Story Over? Not Really
Maybe the biggest lesson to be learned from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is that things like these almost always have an anti-climactic ending.
Quotes: Google and Verizon Reach Net-Neutrality Deal
“What is good for Google and Verizon is not necessarily good for innovation and competition on the Internet.”
— ANDREW JAY SCHWARTZMAN, senior vice president of public-interest law firm Media Access Project, on the two …
34 Billionaires Are Giving Half of Their Fortunes Away
In other words, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are super-persuasive.
The September Issue: How the U.K.’s Preparing For the Pope
The Catholic Church in the U.K. has had to resort to desperate measures in order to fund the Pope’s September visit.
Foreigners, Beware: UAE’s Blackberry Crackdown Continues
The United Arab Emirates, in its efforts to prohibit Blackberry use within its borders announced today that a new set of anti-Blackberry rules will also affect foreign visitors traveling through the Middle Eastern country.
Wheat Edges Out White Bread for First Time Ever
If a bread label says “natural” or “whole grain” on the label, shoppers are more likely to buy it, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Goldman Sachs Now Only Selling ‘Crappy’ Deals
Goldman Sachs is going to start using screening tools in order to keep employees from swearing in emails, because apparently, they just can’t stop on their own.
Another Recall? Toyota Pulls 400,000 Cars
The latest in damage control: Toyota must attempt to recover its plummeting image after yet another recall. This time: Nearly 400,000 vehicles with faulty (and crash-causing) steering wheels.
Can the Chevy Volt Recharge General Motors?
Two weeks ago, GM unveiled its long-awaited and much-hyped electric Chevy Volt, just one of a fleet of electric cars that will soon be whirring through your neighborhood.
Are Grocery Receipts a Health Hazard?
One of the things we do while shopping without even thinking about it is wait for a cash register receipt after we’ve made our purchase. But new research is showing even a receipt can pose a health hazard.