Yoga is supposed to enhance transparency, but not like this. Trendy apparel manufacturer Lululemon Athletica had to cover its …
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Why the Better Business Bureau Should Give Itself a Bad Grade
Last week, the Better Business Bureau announced that it had officially expelled one of its local affiliates, the BBB of Southland, which served the greater Los Angeles area.
The Straight Dope: Is Lance Armstrong Memorabilia Worthless Now?
Lance Armstrong’s legacy as a seven-time Tour de France winner went up in smoke last week. So might have the investments of a cadre of collectors who specialize in autographs and other sports memorabilia like signed jerseys and …
How Celebrity Endorsements Can Backfire
Celebrities obviously bring attention to the products they endorse. That’s why manufacturers, retailers, and brands are willing to drop millions to get celebs as spokespeople. Yet a new study shows that sometimes, the celebrity …
Wal-Mart PR Rep Poses as Reporter to Infiltrate Union Meeting
A Wal-Mart public relations associate entered a closed pro-labor group’s press conference claiming to be a reporter.
400 Years of Corporate Scandal: An Anniversary
I wanted to do an item about the economics of exploration on Columbus Day, but now it’s two days late, and I’ll take advantage of another, related anniversary: 400 years since the founding of the Jamestown Colony in Virginia.
Yes, that was a long time ago. I wouldn’t stop the presses for this either. If you just want to get the latest …
