Japan’s National Debt Hits A Quadrillion Yen
Japan’s National Debt has reached a level that’s somewhat incomprehensible.
Ban Tipping, Improve Service?
Jay Porter banned tipping in his high end restaurant and found that customer service and profits improved.
New Owner Of The Washington Post: Print Newspapers Will Be Dead In 20 Years
For a guy who just bought a newspaper, Jeff Bezos wasn’t too optimistic about their future less than a year ago.
Washington Post To Be Sold To Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
One of the nation’s papers of record is changing owners for the first time in 80 years.
New York Times Sells Boston Globe For 95% Loss
A business move that signals the continuing death of the newspaper industry.
Cents More for Big Macs Could Mean Thousands More For Workers
A negligible price hike of hamburgers might enable fast food outlets to pay their workers much better.
Despite Bankruptcy, Detroit Subsidizing New Red Wings Stadium
Detroit is bankrupt, but that isn’t stopping the Red Wings from getting $400 million in taxpayer subsidies for their new stadium.
Obama’s Pivot To The Economy: More Of The Same
As expected, President Obama’s latest “pivot” to the economy is less than meets the eye.
Obama’s Job Approval Numbers Take Another Hit
Another poll shows the President’s poll numbers dipping.
America’s One-Child Policy?
The high cost of raising children is making it difficult for many Americans to have multiple children.
Odd Headline of the Day: Golf Edition
Forbes wins the day with “Phil Mickelson Wins British Open—And California Taxes It.”
Fast Pass Nation
Those with the means can buy their way out of more and more of life’s inconveniences.
Bailing Out “Detroit” Didn’t Save Detroit, But It’s Not Clear Anything Can
Just as the auto industry has, painfully, had to learn to adapt to a new world, the city will as well even if that means becoming a shadow of its former self.
Detroit Files Largest Municipal Bankruptcy In History
In a move that was perhaps inevitable, the City of Detroit has filed for Bankruptcy Court protection.
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms You Can Be Fired For Being Too Attractive
If you’re too sexy for your job in Iowa, your boss may be able to fire you.
Flying On A Plane Is Safer Than It Has Ever Been
Despite yesterday’s tragic events in San Francisco, flying by plane remains the safest way to travel.
Grades, Resumes, Interviews Don’t Predict Job Success
The traditional tools used by hiring managers to find employees don’t work.
CBO Report Cites Economic Benefits Of Immigration Reform
A new Congressional Budget Office report finds real economic benefits from immigration reform.
Men’s Wearhouse Fires George Zimmer
George Zimmer, the founder and public face of Men’s Wearhouse since 1973, has been fired as CEO.
Detroit’s Pre-Bankruptcy Negotiating Game May Not Be Working.
Detroit faces some immense problems. Papering over them with short term deals with creditors isn’t going to solve them.
“Happy Birthday To You” And What’s Wrong With Intellectual Property Law
A song written when Grover Cleveland was President is still protected by Copyright Law. That makes no sense at all.
Two Boston Parking Spaces Sell For $560,000
Are two parking spaces in Boston really worth $560,000? According to an auction earlier this week they are.
Cigarette Ads Returning To Television
Thanks to those new electronic cigarettes, ads for cigarettes are back on television for the first time since the Nixon Administration.
The May Jobs Report: Steady, But Nothing To Write Home About
The jobs news in May was good, but far from great.
