T. Boone Pickens, Facebook Guy? ‘Pickens Plan’ Taps Social Networking

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

T. Boone Pickens: Oilman, financier–and Facebook guy?
This morning, Mr. Pickens launched a publicity offensive for his “Pickens Plan,” a call for energy independence that includes greater reliance on wind power. So far, the publicity has included traditional elements, such as a lengthy story in USA Today and an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” this morning. [...]

T. Boone Pickens buys water rights in Texas

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Battles over water rights for survival and economic growth were dramatically depicted in the films ” Chinatown” about Los Angeles and “The Milagro Beanfield War” about the American Southwest.
The present-day story unfolding over water’s future may offer opportunities for investors able to envision it as a valuable commodity that benefits companies involved in its sale, [...]

T boone pickens

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

T boone pickens, Jr. ,born May 22, 1928, is an American businessman who chairs the hedge fund BP Capital Management. He was a well-known takeover operator during the 1980s. With an estimated current net worth of about $3 billion, he is ranked by Forbes as the 117th-richest person in America and ranked 369th in the [...]