Obama's Trumped-Up Job Count Flunks Science Test
bloomberg.com — At first it was just an unverifiable assertion. Now it turns out to have been a case of bureaucratic ineptitude and possible fraud. Transparency and accountability aren’t working out the way President Barack Obama had hoped. (Submitted by Blinker1315) More…
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Happy Eid al-Adha Best Buy Ad Sparks Debate
myfoxillinois.com — A scanned version of the Best Buy Black Friday ad on BestBuy.com wishes Muslims a happy Eid al-Adha, which falls on the extended Thanksgiving weekend. Since the ad was posted, a message board on BestBuy.com has filled up with plenty of responses. (Submitted by JasonQpublic) More…
BBC: We won't charge for online news
guardian.co.uk — The BBC has today said it has "no intention" of charging for online news, in a declaration that is unlikely to please James Murdoch and his father Rupert as they prepare to start charging for News Corporation content on the internet. (Submitted by hdar3415) More…
Where can companies dig during background checks?
articles.orlandosentinel.com — As you might guess, the answer is somewhat complicated. Depending on the job you're seeking, the employer might check one or all of these: credit history, driving record, criminal record, education and references. (Submitted by whiteblackninja) More…
New Olive Planting Method Prompts California Oil Boom
news.yahoo.com — An oil boom is under way in California's agricultural heartland, as evolving tastes and a trend toward healthy fare have transformed a profession as old as civilization: olive production for the extra virgin market.... (Submitted by oteque) More…
Google Bans Tooth Whiteners And Weight Loss Ads From Network
consumerist.com — The company has decided to live up to its "don't be evil" motto and ban advertisers who place ads that lead to sites peddling products like scammy free trials, get-rich-quick schemes, and malware. Previously, they would ban individual ads, but not advertisers. (Submitted by hdar3415) More…
"Sorry, No Mortgage": Experian Says You're Dead!
consumerist.com — Shortly after surviving the death of her husband and a life-threatening medical crisis, Ann Howe of Seattle decided to refinance her home mortgage. Everything went smoothly until the bank informed her that the refinance couldn't be completed because the credit bureau Experian was convinced that she was dead. (Submitted by Surferess) More…
12 Guerilla Marketing Stunts That Actually Worked
weburbanist.com — It doesn’t take much to get a reaction from people when it comes to guerrilla marketing.Cleverly placed prop-replicas from V For Vendetta caused thought-provoking pause in the step of passers-by, and coffee-giant Folgers had the bright idea to use a manhole in New York to remind city-goers just how good a steaming cup of coffee can look in the AM. (Submitted by gvoakes) More…
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