U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.8% Rate in Quarter - NYTimes.com

Economic news: US still struggling.

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.8% Rate in Quarter - NYTimes.com

Renesas in Japan Scrambles to Make a Critical Car Chip - NYTimes.com

Oh, the perils of the Global Supply chain, and an over-reliance on one critical parts maker:

Renesas in Japan Scrambles to Make a Critical Car Chip - NYTimes.com

Retailers Try Velvet Glove in Raising Prices - NYTimes.com

Price increases, which started in commodities last year, are now presenting themselves at the nation's retailers. Responding to higher costs with rising prices may mean a consumer backlash when most Americans are concerned about their economic prospects. Savvy?

Retailers Try Velvet Glove in Raising Prices - NYTimes.com

Sales of ‘Green’ Household Products Fall as Consumers Cut Spending - NYTimes.com

Consumer tastes, preferences and budgets are impacting the adoption of environmentally sensitive products:

Sales of ‘Green’ Household Products Fall as Consumers Cut Spending - NYTimes.com

Travel Anthology Looks at Arab Views of U.S. - NYTimes.com

Fascinating look through cultural lenses, AT the USA.

Travel Anthology Looks at Arab Views of U.S. - NYTimes.com

Soaring Inflation Poses Risks Beyond China’s Borders - NYTimes.com

China's impact on the world economy is major, and its fight with inflation has global implications. This article enlightens us on many aspects of international business and
the role of economics play. A good review of principles learned many of your classes.

Soaring Inflation Poses Risks Beyond China’s Borders - NYTimes.com

Retailers Retool Sites to Ease Shopping via Mobile Phone - NYTimes.com

Sometimes business's are so '00's - falling behind cultural and technological trends. Would you purchase off your phone?

Retailers Retool Sites to Ease Shopping via Mobile Phone - NYTimes.com

Languages Grew From a Seed in Africa, a Study Says - NYTimes.com

BUS255 is thinking and writing about Creativity this week. Here is one way to continue to develop that 'out-of-the-box' mindset - read widely on intriquing concepts and expand your mind. Not only will it force your brain to grow and think in unique ways, it helps in seeing the world differently - and who knows, it may give rise to a new business idea. Can this idea of "budding" be applied to where you franchise your new business? :)

Languages Grew From a Seed in Africa, a Study Says - NYTimes.com

Business Wakes Up to Cloud Computing - NYTimes.com

Time for you to catch up on your understanding of cloud computing! If you use Dropbox, Google Docs, etc.. you are familiar with the idea of storing your data "in the clouds" (off-site, on other peoples servers, not your hard-drive). Now it is business's turn.

Business Wakes Up to Cloud Computing - NYTimes.com

Food Prices Stir Concern About Biofuels Mandates - NYTimes.com

To understand economic and social matters, remember: "Markets, Prices and Supply and Demand". Here is an example - rising demand for food as fuel raises prices and increases hunger among those who cannot pay. (Also known as the Free Market).

Food Prices Stir Concern About Biofuels Mandates - NYTimes.com

Dish Network Wins Auction for Blockbuster - NYTimes.com

The "Netflix" of its' day fallen on hard times - now a suitor hopes to raise it from bankruptcy. Interesting strategic implications!

Dish Network Wins Auction for Blockbuster - NYTimes.com