Buffett thanks Uncle Sam

Seeded on Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:49 PM EST (The new York times)

Buffett thanks Uncle Sam ( US government) for saving us from the financial crisis of 2008. One can only wonder why Warren Buffett writes this during a time when the US treasury is under pressure for printing more money that may devalue the dollar.

business, warren-buffett, us-government, tim-geithner

China replacing U.S. as top trade partner in Latin America

Seeded on Wed Jul 8, 2009 10:13 PM EDT (McClatchy)

China is replacing the U.S. as biggest trade partner and Peru is seeking out China.

world-news

Special Segment: The Greenest House

Seeded on Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:53 PM EDT (ABC Local Affiliates)

This Greenest House in Chicago is a fine example showing that any location can have "green" technology. Costing $1.6 million for butterfly roofs with solar panels to geothermal and grey water systems. Read the article and view the video as well.

business, chicago, green, construction, architecture

How Self-parking Cars Work

Seeded on Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT (HowStuffWorks)

Who ever invented self parking cars should also create self driving cars.

technology, parking, automobile, self-parking

Next Stage of Green Building Industry to Focus on Water Efficiency

Seeded on Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM EDT (Realty Times)

Water efficiency is the next target to focus on in the green movement, so do not wait to get your next water efficient toilet! Would you use a waterless urinal?

business, real-estate, water, green, efficiency, green-building-industry

Fed may become systemic regulator, hike capital requirements

Seeded on Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:36 AM EDT (MarketWatch.com)

Big Brother is changing the game. Of course one could see most of this coming after all that has occurred in our recession, and the intentions of these changes mean well, but are we seeding the problems of another tomorrow?

sec, fed, government, obama, us-news, regulations

Have I got an office tower for you

Seeded on Sat May 23, 2009 6:02 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Skyscraper properties are falling in prices! Most of the defaulting buildings were just purchased within the last 3 to 5 years. Bilion's worth are on sale.

business, real-estate, property, commercial, skyscraper

11 sites make new list of 'endangered historic places'

Seeded on Sat May 23, 2009 5:43 PM EDT (CNN)

Galveston site to be placed as one of eleven endangered historic sites after the hurricane hit.

hurricane, historic, building, us-news, galveston

Spira's Floating Foam Car: The Most Creative Automotive X Prize Entry?

Seeded on Sun May 17, 2009 6:45 PM EDT (Fast Company)

the Automotive X-PRIZE has an entry car made out of foam that can go 70mph!

business, auto, x-prize, automobile, green-cars

What's Wrong With Our Cities? A Two-Minute Video Explains

Seeded on Sun May 17, 2009 6:42 PM EDT (Fast Company)

The way we build now is killing species and ourselves, read the article and watch the video to get an idea of what we are doing wrong.

world-news, extinction, sprawl, urbanism, renewal

Final Frontier: Below Dealer Cost - MarketWatch

Seeded on Wed May 13, 2009 10:10 PM EDT (MarketWatch.com)

So many cars on discount, if you are looking for a new car and have money to buy, there is no better time.

business, cars, automobiles, dealers, car-sales, car-dealers

Golden coffins, golden offices, golden retirement

Seeded on Wed May 13, 2009 9:55 PM EDT (MarketWatch.com)

Some Executes are given golden coffins, contracts that pay even if you die. How do I get mine?

business, gold, retirement, ceos

Post-9/11 Realities Warp a Soaring Design

Seeded on Wed May 13, 2009 7:34 AM EDT (The New York Times)

Famous Architect Santiago Calatrava's great design may be used to display the inability to of us putting away our self-interests. Sometimes Architects are limited within boundaries others have created.

ny, wtc, us-news, architecture, 9-11

Unfortunate economy...lucky me

Seeded on Sun May 3, 2009 11:33 PM EDT (Architectural Record)

Over the past year the economy has laid off several architectural employees, some are even my friends and one may wonder if they will ever return to the field.

business, economy, jobs, architecture, young-architects