Trends & News
10 Lessons From the Bangladesh Tragedy
In the wake of the building collapse in Bangladesh that killed well over 1,000 people, it is time to ask some difficult questions about the activities of the brands sourcing... read more
Global E-Commerce Sees Rapid Growth
On Friday, comScore announced that U.S. retail e-commerce in Q1 2013 surpassed $50 billion in spending for just the second quarter on record. The figure represents a 13 percent increase... read more
Britain’s Lottery Attacked By Gay Rights Activists
On Friday, several gay rights organizations questioned the charitable funding of British-based National Lottery for providing funds to faith-based organizations that have published anti-gay literature. The gay rights advocacy is... read more
"Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation": The Next Steps
After reading the Time Magazine article titled “Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation“, I commend the writer Joel Stein. I commend him for sharing this information and his perspective with... read more
Hospitals Move Towards Digitizing Health Records
This week, Samsung announced several case studies showcasing how the company is enabling hospitals to digitize their work environment. The company is currently working with Olympic Medical Center (OMC) in... read more
Expert Warns of Repercussions for Online Defamation
This week, online reputation management firm JW Maxx offered advice to the general public not to unfairly defame individuals or businesses on the Internet or they could face expensive legal... read more
Burial Place Finally Found For Boston Bombing Suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Massachusetts police confirm bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been laid to rest. The announcement ends days of controversy over where to bury him. Several cemeteries would not accept the suspect’s... read more
1 World Trade Center Spire Makes 1,776-Foot Height Official
It’s officially complete! Construction workers bolted a 408-foot spire on the top of 1 World Trade Center on Friday, completing the project, and making it the tallest building in the... read more
Whole Foods Mixes Up Chicken, Vegan Salads
Attention Whole Foods shoppers! You may want to check that chicken or soy chicken salad you packed for lunch today. Whole Foods mistakenly mixed up labels for chicken salad and... read more
Michigan Governor Wants To Launch Online Lottery
This week, Michigan officials announced that the state intends to launch an online lottery system called iLottery where bettors can purchase lotto tickets on the Internet. On Wednesday, Governor Rick... read more
Jodi Arias Would Rather Die Sooner Than Later
If you thought the dramatic trial of Jodi Arias was over after the jury found her guilty of first degree murder, think again. The jury still has to announce whether... read more
Disrupting the Cubicle: Entrepreneurs Challenge Workplace Norms
Dare we finally say – the cubicle is dead? Many have wanted to, and recently, The Wall Street Journal officially announced the death of the cubicle. But this workplace transformation is not... read more
Are the Communication Rules Different For Millennials?
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate”. So says The Captain from the classic movie “Cool Hand Luke”. I’m sure many of my millennial crew will not be... read more
Smart, Dugard Offer Advice to Cleveland Kidnapping Victims
Kidnapping victims Elizabeth Smart and Jaycee Dugard offer words of encouragement to the three Cleveland women.... read more
James Holmes to Plead Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
The defense is expected to enter the plea Monday, making the accused mass shooter’s sanity the central focus of the trial.... read more
